Republic hopes fade after Dutch defeat - how the action unfolded

1. Republic of Ireland 1-2 Netherlands (result)
2. Idah scores early penalty after Virgil van Dijk handball
3. Gakpo levels with a 19th-minute penalty
4. Weghorst puts Dutch ahead on 56

Well, there's no drop in the tempo at the start of the second half - it's been end-to-end stuff so far.

KICK-OFF

The action resumes in Dublin - more of the same will do nicely!

Netherlands have made two half-time changes - Wout Weghorst and Tijjani Reijnders come on for Daley Blind and Mats Wieffer.

First half in pictures

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'Netherland punish Ireland after magnificent start'

Ronnie Whelan

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on RTE

Ireland were magnificent in that first 15 minutes, tackles flying in, creating chances, we get the goal and then unfortunately we made a mistake and the Netherlands punish you straight away.

HALF-TIME

The sides go in level after a cracking opening 45 minutes in Dublin.

The Republic made a blistering start with Adam Idah netting a penalty but their momentum was halted by another spot-kick, this time from Liverpool's Cody Gapko.

Both teams have created chances and this looks like a game with more goals in it.

Roll on the second half!

Xavi Simons slices an effort over the Republic crossbar as we move into three minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.

'Netherlands under pressure'

Ronnie Whelan

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on RTE

The Netherlands haven't been good playing out from the back in this first half, they have put themselves under a lot of pressure.

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GREAT SAVE!

The calm didn't last long - Dutch forward Donyell Malen again gets in on the right and again he is denied by a fine Gavin Bazunu save.

The Dutch are struggling to play out from the back and that's in large part because of the high intensity pressing of the hosts.

We're into a calmer period of what has been a pulsating first half.

The hosts threaten as Chiedozie Ogbene drills in a shot which is blocked out for another Republic corner - the Dutch manage to clear this time.

The Republic have regained their composure after the Netherlands leveller and are again looking dangerous.

Virgil van Dijk wins a free-kick in the box after a tussle with Adam Idah - it was a close call!

The whistle saves the Dutch captain as Idah manages to get the ball and only had the keeper to beat.

The Dutch waste a good chance to move in front as Donyell Malen goes through on the right but his low angled shot is kept out by Gavin Bazunu.

The Republic are wobbling a bit after conceding the equaliser.

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'Ireland have been magnificent'

Ronnie Whelan

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on RTE

Ireland need to regroup now and get back to where they were. They have been magnificent until that penalty.

'Dutch have been second best'

Ronnie Whelan

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on RTE

They've been second best the Dutch but if you make a mistake against top teams in International football they will punish you so quickly.

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GOAL - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 1-1 NETHERLANDS

It's against the run of play but the sides are level as Liverpool forward Cody Gapko fires his penalty into the bottom corner.

Gapko set up the chance after a poor header from Matt Doherty, with his pinpoint throughball sending Denzel Dumfries clear on goal.

Gavin Bazunu halted his run and picked up a yellow card for the foul.

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Netherlands goal

Penalty to the Netherlands after Gavin Bazunu's trips Denzel Dumfries.

Irish on top

Matt Doherty gets through on the right but his cross is diverted out and the Irish have another corner - a shot comes in and is cleared before a cross is delivered to the back post and Shane Duffy's header is blocked.

It's helter-skelter stuff from the Republic and it's working a treat so far.

'Ireland pressing high'

Ronnie Whelan

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder on RTE

It's a good high press from Ireland. They are making it very difficult for the Dutch to get out of their half.

The Irish are hustling and harrying the Dutch at every opportunity and the visitors are well out of their comfort zone.

It's just the start Stephen Kenny wanted from his team.

'Aviva bouncing'

Matt Gault

BBC Sport NI at Aviva Stadium

Lift-off. The Aviva Stadium has seen some dark times in recent years but it is absolutely bouncing tonight.

That was a massive moment in Adam Idah's career, but boy did he stay cool under pressure.

Can this side pull off a dream result? They've given themselves a platform. But for now, that's all it is.

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