GOAL! Depay was fouled on the edge of the box and was awarded a free-kick, which he took the duties, and curled an effort over the wall and past the helpless Chernik.
90' +1
Belarus are chucking the kitchen sink at Holland now! They're pushing all their players forward and are putting a lot of pressure on the Holland goal with back-to-back corners.
89'
CROSSBAR! Belarus almost salvage a late equaliser as a free-kick was whipped into the middle and Karnitskiy had a header which was cannoned off the crossbar.
87'
A. Saroka enters the game and replaces N. Signevich.
Sraoka comes on for Signevich.
86'
We're inside the last five minutes now, and Holland look as if they may be coming away from Belarus with the win they deserve. The home side just haven't been up to the standard of the visitors in this game.
84'
Penalty goal scored by A. Robben for Netherlands!
A. Karnitskiy gets yellow.
GOAL! Netherlands get back in front as Robben converts the spot kick by drilling his shot into the bottom left corner. Chernik guessed the right way, but he was unable to get a hand to it.
Yellow card Aleksandr Karnitskiy
83'
D. Klaassen enters the game and replaces D. Pröpper.
PENALTY! Holland are handed a lifeline as the referee grants a penalty to the away side. Signevich was judged to bring Robben to the ground and he awarded the spot kick.
Klaassen comes on for Propper.
81'
A cross into the box from Robben is swung in towards Babel, but the winger was unable to rise higher than the white shirts in the middle and the Belarus defenders were able to head the ball to safety.
79'
It seems as if whatever Holland are trying at the moment, the final ball always appears to be missing. They're pushing bodies forward, but Belarus are withstanding the pressure well.
76'
I. Burko enters the game and replaces S. Balanovich.
Burko comes on for Balanovich.
As it stands, Netherlands currently find themselves eliminated from the World Cup Qualifying process. Even with a win they're still not in the running, but if they wish to stand a chance they have to find a goal from somewhere.
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75'
A. Rios gets yellow.
Rios gets a yellow card.
73'
CLOSE! Dost managed to break through the Bealrus line and into the box, but the angel was against the striker and his shot smashed against the side netting.
71'
Belarus find themselves with a rare foray up the field, but it's reduced to just a wild snapshot from Karnitskiy about 30 yards from goal which went well wide of the mark.
69'
Belarus are attempting to retain possession at every opportunity, as with the stats currently reading 62-38 in favour of Holland, the home side currently don't have much control in this match.
68'
M. Depay enters the game and replaces V. Janssen.
Depay comes on for Janssen.
67'
Holland are starting to take control of this match again, but they're not crawling all over the Belarus box, it's likely Advocaat will make some more attacking changes as the match goes on.
64'
SAVE! Holland almost get themselves back in front as Dost shot from the edge of the box, but Chernik was equal to it. Despite that, the rebound fell to Robben but Yanushkevich done well to get himself in front of the effort.
62'
The tempo in this match has been taken down a notch following the equaliser from Belarus. The home side are being more wary of allowing people to go forward for the visitors now.
60'
It seems as if Holland are pushing towards a more attacking formation now. The visitors have been the better side for the majority of this match, but they must be careful as they push more bodies forward they don't get hit on the counter again.
59'
G. Wijnaldum gets yellow.
Wijnaldum gets a yellow card.
58'
D. Janmaat gets yellow.
N. Signevich gets yellow.
Janmaat gets a yellow for the initial foul leading to the fracas.
There's been a fracas on the edge of the pitch, following a foul, where Advocaat and a series of players were dragged into the confrontation, but the referee dealt with it well to defuse the situation.
Signevich gets a yellow for his contribution to the fracas.
56'
B. Dost enters the game and replaces T. Vilhena.
CHANCE! Belarus with their first real opportunity of the match as a cross from Stasevich found Balanovich at the back post, which he took inside of Blind with his first touch, but Cillessen was equal to the shot on goal.
Changes for Holland as Dost comes on for Vilhena.
55'
M. Volodko has scored a goal for Belarus! Assist by S. Balanovich.
GOAL! Belarus are equal as Volodko overlapped into the box and was fed the ball to drive a low effort across goal and past Cillessen to make the scores level.
Balanovich gets the assist for a beautifully weighted pass for Volodko to fire across the goal with his first touch.
54'
A free-kick in a dangerous position was presented to Holland about 25 yards from goal, which Robben took the honours, but his strike was extremely poor and miles over the crossbar.
52'
More great work from Babel on the left almost creates an opportunity for Holland. The winger cut inside to hit right foot and crossed into the middle, which Janssen tried to meet with an acrobatic effort, but he was unable to make a connection.
50'
Great work from Babel on the left to glide past two challenges and get to the byline, but as the winger cut back to Propper on the edge of the box, his effort was sliced wide of the mark.
48'
CLOSE! Holland start the half like they ended the first in a positive attacking manner, with Janmaat gliding up the right side and crossing into Janssen but his header was just over the crossbar.
46'
Holland get the second half underway!
45'
We're just approaching the half time whistle and Belarus can count themsevles fortunate to be only one goal behind in this match. The away side have been taking the game to them in the last 15 minutes or so and deserve more for their efforts.
43'
A corner for Holland as Chernik taps a lofted cross over the crossbar, but the delivery into the middle was poor and cleared at the near post. However, Blind drove a ball back in, which missed everybody in the box and passed through a sea of bodies.
40'
SAVE! Netherlands are knocking on the door here! Janssen overlaps the right wing where Robben fed him the ball, but as the striker shot across goal Chernik done well to get a hand to it.
38'
SAVE! Netherlands are denied a second as Propper drives a lot shot into the bottom corner but Chernik gets down well to turn the effort wide for a corner.
35'
S. Balanovich gets yellow.
Balanovich picks up the first yellow card.
CLOSE! Almost an opportunity for Holland as a fanastic pass from Propper unleashed Babel on the left wing, but as the winger attempted to cut inside Yanushkevich stuck out a foot to make a good tackle.
33'
Belarus are pushing more now! The hosts are starting to take the match to the away side and have managed to create a few half-chances, but Cillessen is yet to be seriously tested in this fixture.
30'
DISALLOWED GOAL! Holland have been denied a second by the linesman as Babel broke the defensive line and squared a pass to Propper but it was ruled offside. The replay suggested the goal probably should have stood!
28'
The tempo in this match has seemingly been taken up a notch in the last five minutes. The away side have found a second gear and are looking to get another in short succession.
26'
CLOSE! The Dutch almost double their lead as Robben rounds Chernik and attempts to square the ball to Janssen, but his pass is just behind the striker and the ball runs to safety.
24'
D. Pröpper has scored a goal for Netherlands! Assist by A. Robben.
GOAL! Netherlands take the lead through as a deep cross is headed back towards Propper in the area who fires a volley into the ground and over Chernik to open the scoring.
Robben is credited with the assist for heading back down to Propper and leaving the attacking midfielder with little to do.
22'
CLOSE! Robben was seen using his trademark move to cut inside onto his left foot, but rather than shoot he laid off the Blind who fired an effort towards goal which sliced just wide of the top corner.
20'
A poor clearance from Yanushkevich cannoned off Volodko and almost presented Robben with a fantastic chance as Janssen flicked the ball to the winger. However, he was unable to get control of the play on the edge of the box.
18'
Holland have been presented with a free-kick about 35 yards out, which allowed Robben to float a cross towards the box. However, his delivery into the middle was weak and it was headed away from danger by the first white shirt.
16'
Belarus are doing a great job at applying quick, smart pressure when Holland make it into their final third with the ball. It seems as if they're happy to sit deep, but then press hard and fast when the away side advance too far up the pitch.
14'
There's been little goalmouth action to report on this evening in the first 15 minutes. Whilst both sides clearly have attacking intentions, neither have been able to break each other down.
12'
It may be Belarus who are getting the early chances, but it's the Dutch who are in command of the possession. The favour is reading 60-40 to the away side, but Dick Advocaat side's have little to show for it so far.
9'
Belarus are slowly getting closer to testing Cillessen. This time, Karnitskiy was presented with a half-chance on the edge of the box but he was unable to strike the ball cleanly and it merely rolled into the grasp of the Dutch goalkeeper.
7'
The first shot of the game comes from Belarus, but it was an ambitious one. Maevski found himself with the ball appoximately 30 yards from goal where he tried his luck, but his effort was high into the stands.
5'
When Holland do attack, it looks as if they're favouring the left flank with Propper and Babel combining well to find some room for the winger to deliver into the middle. However, his crosses have been unable to find an orange shirt so far.
3'
It's a slow start in the opening minutes, with both teams looking wary of each other's qualities. The Dutch are calmly passing the ball around the back line where Belarus are surrendering territory by sitting on the halfway line.
1'
Belarus get the match underway!
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS
Whilst Belarus have nothing to play for in this World Cup Qualifying stage, the Netherlands are still able to make Russia and have to win this evening to stay in contention. However, the Dutch have lost their last two qualifiers on the road and may struggle today.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary between Belarus and the Netherlands. We'll be brining you all the action as it happens in this Group A clash.
Subs: Stekelenburg, Zoet, de Ligt, Hoedt, Tete, van de Beek, Depay, Locadia, Klaassen, van Ginkel, Dost, Ake.
Belarus opt to make a sea of changes to the side's 4-0 home loss to Sweden, with just Chernik, Signevich and Balanovich surviving to start in tonight's fixture. Meanwhile, Netherlands opt for four alterations to the XI, bringing in Babel, Rekik, Janmaat and van Dijk to their 3-1 win over Bulgaria.
Just five minutes until kick-off! The fans are in their seats, the amotsphere is building and the national anthems are being played. Not long now.
Half time in Belarus and Holland head into the break with a 1-0 lead courtesy of Propper. Although, Kriushenko's side will count themselves lucky to be behind by just one and must do more in the second half to salvage something from this fixture.
FULL TIME! That's all from us for this evening. Thanks for joining us throughout this fixture between Holland and Belarus in the World Cup Qualifying.
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