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World Cup qualifier: Netherlands 3-1 Belarus

The Netherlands' Vincent Janssen shoots the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification football match between Belarus and the Netherlands in Borisov, outside Minsk, on October 7, 2017. (AFP)

Netherlands have kept their very slim hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia alive after a 3-1 win over hosts Belarus.

After the two sides were locked at 1-1 after 55 minutes on Saturday, Arjen Robben managed to put the Orange back in the lead after netting an 84th-minute penalty.

Mephis Depay then put the result beyond doubt as he stroked home a stoppage time free-kick before a dramatic meeting with Sweden in Amsterdam on October 10 when the Dutch have to beat Sweden with seven goals to have any chance for a playoff spot.


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