John Hartson
Former Wales striker

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Half-time in Konya and the Netherlands really have it all to do.

They trail Turkey by two goals to nil, and their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016 are fading.

Since the hosts doubled their lead through Barcelona's Arda Turan, Robin van Persie has come closest for the Dutch.

But as it stands the unthinkable is beginning to seem like the only outcome. Turkey have jumped them with two early goals, and it's not looking like there's a way back.

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Frustrating for Wales.

Eli Dasa is about to take a throw-in for Israel. But he's playing for time and delays it. The referee marches over and shows the Israel player a yellow card much to the delight of the home fans.

In it comes...and comes to nothing. Sums up Wales in the last 20 minutes. 

One minute of added time.

Neil Taylor wins a corner. A huge roar goes up.

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The key word from John Hartson is patience. Wales are going to have to work for victory but chances will fall their way. Gareth Bale has dipped in and out of this but he will know there's plenty of time for Wales to score.

John Hartson
Former Wales striker

"Patience is going to be a key focus for Wales. Israel have just started to get a bit of possession and Wales have been a bit sloppy at times, giving the ball away too easily."

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What does Chris Coleman say to his players at half-time? Same again? Remember Wales can qualify with a point - as long as Belgium fail to defeat Cyprus later.

Cheers as Israel are forced to pass back to their keeper who kicks the ball straight out of play. No doubt about it. The visitors have come back into this but Wayne Hennessey still has yet to make a save.

First murmurs of frustration from the stands as Aaron Ramsey's free-kick rolls harmlessly out of play. It's gone a little bit flat.

Israel are inviting pressure. They have five players strung across the back with a further two just in front. They are here for a point and with half an hour gone it's going to plan. But they are playing a dangerous game.

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It goes from bad to worse, for the Netherlands.

Memphis Depay had his marker on toast down the left wing and his lovely weighted ball into Robin van Persie gave an intriguing taste of what their combination might have been like at Manchester United. 

Van Persie layed it ball off to Wesley Sneijder but the Galatasaray man could only fire straight at the 'keeper. 

And then moments later Arda Turan fires in at the near post to double Turkey's lead. It was really suspect goalkeeping from Jesper Cillessen, but a fair portion of the blame has to go to Daley Blind for his defending.

There's trumpets, drums, heck, there's a full band inside the ground. And they are sure making themselves heard. This is a special atmosphere.

Robbie Savage
Former Wales midfielder

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“The game’s just settled down a bit now. Israel have got a bit more organised, the crowd have quietened down a bit. They will be pleased not to concede in the first 20 minutes.”

Play is held up as Tal Ben Haim receives treatment after an accidental clash with team-mate Nir Bitton while attempting a headed clearance.

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The pace of the game has slowed dramatically. It's hardly surprising considering the way Wales started.

They're patiently building from the back. Israel's defenders are huffing and puffing and coming under constant bombardment.

John Hartson
Former Wales striker

"I can't believe Israel have not got a man marking Bale. He's got a free role and he is getting into spaces which are allowing him to really influence the game."