FT: Slovenia 2-2 Scotland (Bezjak 2; Griffiths, Snodgrass)
Snodgrass hooks in equaliser with a few minutes left
Bezjak nods in free header before side-footing second
Griffiths scores fourth goal in last five Scotland games
Scotland are struggling to stem the tide of this early Slovenia pressure. Jasmin Kurtic is the latest player to thunder deep into Scottish territory but the visitors manage to repel the danger.
Moments later, Scotland hit Slovenia on the counter and a sliced defensive clearance results in another Scotland corner.
However, the land of giants that is the Slovenian central defence mop up and it remains goalless as we approach the 10-minute mark.
Slovenia 0-0 Scotland
The hosts continue to press and Craig Gordon does brilliantly to parry a fierce Tim Matavz drive. Scotland need to take the sting out of this early Slovenia pressure.
Slovenia 0-0 Scotland
Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThat's a poor challenge from Kieran Tierney, who struggled on Thursday night for the first time for Scotland. He looked uncomfortable on the right and he certainly looked uncomfortable there
Slovenia 0-0 Scotland
Slovenia are trying to stretch the Scots down either flank. Kieran Tierney, in an unfamiliar right-back role, scythes down the galloping Benjamin Verbic and receives the first yellow card in this World Cup qualifier.
Slovenia, though, can't profit from the subsequent set piece. It's been a nervous start for Gordon Strachan's men.
Scotland respond immediately and a short corner sees striker Leigh Griffiths in space inside the Slovenian box but his attempted cross is blocked and cleared.
The hosts come roaring out of the traps and Josip Ilicic tests Craig Gordon with an early drive but the Scotland keeper is equal to the task.
We're under way!
Slovenia v Scotland (17:00)
Alasdair Lamont
BBC Sport Scotland in Ljubljana
The teams come out for the national anthems. It's now or never Scotland.
Image source, BBC SportScotland and Slovenia take to the field
Slovenia v Scotland (17:00)
Scotland head coach Gordon Strachan believes his side are ready to secure the victory they need to reach the World Cup play-offs.
"The players are focused," he tells Sky Sports. "They trained well last night, they have done their homework and they are ready to go.
"Slovenia have not conceded at home in this campaign, they are powerful, well organised and are a bit like a club side - they have been together a long time.
"It is a big ask but they [the Scotland players] can do it."
Asked about the inclusion of Chris Martin up front, Strachan explained: "The dynamics of the team have changed over the last couple of weeks. We have a lot of midfield players missing. We are also taking into consideration who we are playing against and their strengths.
"As soon as the game finished the other night, Chris [Martin] came into our thoughts straightaway."
Image source, SNSChris Martin has scored three goals in his 16 Scotland games to date
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Slovenia v Scotland (17:00)
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
All of Scotland's back four are left-footed players...
Quote MessageAndy Robertson has such great pace and energy. His first touch is always forward, he always wants to commit defenders. I feel a bit for Kieran Tierney, being asked to play on the right. It takes a lot away from his game
Slovenia v Scotland (17:00)
Image source, SNSThis veteran Tartan Army foot soldier sports some snazzy headgear and badges showing his many trips
Slovenia v Scotland (17:00)
Chris McLaughlin
BBC Sport Scotland in Ljubljana
Beautiful evening here in the Slovenian capital. The Scotland fans continue to flood into this little stadium with hopes high. This is huge and you can feel it in the air.
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This is a big day for Slovenia captain Bostjan Cesar, who will be making his 100th international appearance.
The imposing defender, who plays his club football in Serie A for Chievo, is the nation's most capped player.
Scotland spoiled Slovakia star Marek Hamsik's century on Thursday. Can the visitors repeat the trick?
Image source, SNSBostjan Cesar in action against England
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Scotty Russell: Think Martin n Griffiths will do well together.
Paul Skilling: Keep it tight until the last 20 mins and then go for it. The midfield did what was asked the other night and the tactics worked .. With a bit of luck we would have been out of sight after 70mins though.
Slovenia v Scotland (17:00)
Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThe magnitude of the game is huge but they've been dealing with this pressure for four or five matches now. The players have momentum and belief but it will not be plain sailing since Slovenia have a great record in Ljubljana and they are big side; we'll need to be focused at set-pieces
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Midfielder James Morrison will be cheering on his Scotland team-mates from the dugout. The West Brom general is sidelined with a calf injury.
Image source, snsJames Morrison misses the Slovenia game because of a calf injury