BBC Scotland football pundit Craig Paterson

"Scotland need to keep the pace of the game up. They had the Dutch turning. Now they've slowed it down."

Scotland's Jenny Beattie mops up a dangerous low cross into the box like a young Franz Beckenbauer, bringing it under control and sliding a pass out of the danger area.

Scotland are playing with renewed belief now, backed by an excited crowd at Tynecastle.

Kim Little slams the ball low into the corner of the net from the penalty spot after Stefanie van der Gragt had handled Frankie Brown's cross into the box.

Scotland have a penalty. Clear hand ball.

And the second half is under way. No changes for Scotland at the interval.

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Jane Ross, joint-top scorer in European qualifying, comes under pressure from Dutch defender Mandy van der Berg.

Hmm. What can Anna Signeul do to lift the Scotland team? They have played so well throughout the qualifying campaign, the two defeats to Pia Sundhage's highly ranked Sweden the only loss of points. But unless they can dramatically change the pattern of this tie they won't be playing in the European qualifying final for the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

BBC Scotland's Tom English

"There's a physical gulf between the sides. The Dutch are towering over the Scottish girls. If they don't step things up, they are going to get a pasting. They are quicker and more skilful. Unless Scotland shore up their defence they are in for a torrid second half. Holland look as if they are going to score again. Some of these Dutch girls look as if they could pick up the Scottish girls and put them in their pockets. Scotland are working hard but they have a mountain to climb now."

Seattle Reign's Kim Little takes a long-range free-kick but she knocks her effort over the bar.

Kim Little drives at the Dutch defence but is forced wide and her left-foot shot is deflected for a corner that is cleared. This is a better spell for Scotland.

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Scotland Women line up ahead of the match against the Netherlands.

Scotland goalie Gemma Fay makes an excellent stop from close range to prevent Manon Melis scoring her second.

Inverness manager John Hughes: "Dundee United started better, but I can't ask for any more. I felt our ball retention, our shape and our turnover of the football was more determined. When we get the ball back quick we can be more decisive. When we get into that final third, we've got to be more clinical, but in terms of commitment and shape, I can't ask for any more.

"Everyone knows their job, and we've been fortunate with injuries. It's usually been the same team with the same shape and we go about our business. They take ownership of what's required and encourage each other. When you get a performance like that, it's all worthwhile.

"To get 23 points in in the first quarter is absolutely outstanding. You have to give Hamilton credit, they've been remarkable. So have Kilmarnock and Dundee. Scottish football's so-called smaller clubs are punching well above their weight, playing good football - so it's exciting. I'm just delighted that we picked up the three points and we roll on to Parkhead next week."

Prolific striker Jane Ross creates Scotland's first real chance and sight of goal but her attempted lob over the Dutch keeper lacks conviction and falls kindly in front of the goalie.

Hamilton manager Alex Neil: "I was disappointed. Particularly in the first half we had three or four really good opportunities where we could have done better and to lose the first goal from a set-piece was disappointing as well. In terms of the game, I didn't think the better team won."

Dundee manager Paul Hartley: "To beat the league leaders is pleasing as they have been on a terrific run of form. We dug in today, it wasn't a pretty game to watch but we fought hard for each other. We said all week we would have to match Hamilton in the way they play, they get in about teams, but I thought today we were excellent."

Jackie McNamara continued: "I think our passing was poor, I thought our decision-making was poor. We were looking very nervous. You would think we were fighting relegation than chasing the top of the league. Our nervousness on the ball was frustrating."

Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara: "I thought we started well in the first 15 minutes, we had good opportunities. But we didn't get a goal and we lose a bad one from my point of view. It was a bit of ball-watching. We weren't pushing up quick enough and the ball came back in. From there, we lost our way, our discipline and passing, it was really frustrating watching. Over the 90 minutes, there were too many who weren't on their game today."