Player Ratings: Ireland vs Netherlands - Player ratings as Ireland fall to disappointing World Cup play-off defeat

Ireland player ratings

Ireland's World Cup play-off hopes were ended on Tuesday night as they were beaten 2-1 by Netherlands in Dublin. Despite a spirited performance, Ireland were unable to overcome a strong Dutch side who took the lead through Cody Gakpo in the first half.

Caoimhín Kelleher - 6

Could do little about either goal and made a couple of good saves to keep Ireland in the game.

Matt Doherty - 6

Defended well and got forward to good effect, but was at fault for the Netherlands' second goal.

Shane Duffy - 6

A solid performance from the centre-back who won plenty of headers and made some important blocks.

Andrew Omobamidele - 7

The best of Ireland's defenders, Omobamidele was composed on the ball and made a number of timely interceptions.

Ryan Manning - 7

The Brighton full-back was a threat going forward and provided some good crosses into the box.

Josh Cullen - 6

A tidy performance from the midfielder who kept things ticking over in the middle of the park.

Alan Browne - 6

Worked hard and tried to get Ireland on the front foot, but was often crowded out by the Dutch midfield.

Jeff Hendrick - 6

A quiet game from the midfielder who failed to make much of an impact on the game.

James McClean - 7

A lively performance from the winger who caused the Dutch defence plenty of problems.

Callum Robinson - 6

Had a couple of chances to score but was unable to find the back of the net.

Chiedozie Ogbene - 7

A bright performance from the winger who scored Ireland's equaliser and caused the Dutch defence problems all night.

Netherlands player ratings

The Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup finals with a 2-1 win over Ireland in Dublin. Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen scored the goals for the Dutch, who were the better side on the night.

Justin Bijlow - 7

Made a couple of good saves to deny Ireland and was commanding in his area.

Matthijs de Ligt - 7

A solid performance from the centre-back who won plenty of headers and made some important blocks.

Nathan Aké - 7

Another good performance from the centre-back who was composed on the ball and made some timely interceptions.

Daley Blind - 7

The experienced defender was a calming influence at the back and made a number of important tackles.

Denzel Dumfries - 7

The right-back was a threat going forward and provided some good crosses into the box.

Frenkie de Jong - 8

The Barcelona midfielder was excellent on the night, controlling the tempo of the game and creating chances for his team-mates.

Teun Koopmeiners - 7

A tidy performance from the midfielder who kept things ticking over in the middle of the park.

Davy Klaassen - 8

Scored the winning goal for the Netherlands and was a constant threat in the attacking third.

Cody Gakpo - 9

The PSV forward was the star of the show, scoring a stunning goal and causing the Ireland defence problems all night.

Steven Bergwijn - 7

A lively performance from the winger who created a number of chances for his team-mates.

Memphis Depay - 7

The Barcelona forward was a threat going forward and had a couple of chances to score.