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An 82nd-minute goal from substitute Eljero Elia saw Netherlands end Scotland's hopes of World Cup qualifying for South Africa 2010 with a 1-0 win at Hampden Park.

Elia broke away eight minutes from time to squash Scottish hopes that had earlier been raised, particularly during a first half in which Kenny Miller twice came close to giving George Burley's side a merited lead.

A cross-shot from the striker struck the bar and he then failed to beat Dutch goalkeeper Michel Vorm from close range after Steven Naismith's shot had rebounded off a post.