A moment of real panic in the Scotland defence, as Nicola Docherty tries to play out from the back.

Her is closed down though, and she has to stretch full-length to make up for her mistake.

Moments later, Simone MacGill is in acres of space and would have had a clear sight of goal had the attempted to her not been overhit.

Amy Canavan
BBC Scotland at Dens Park

Not much to write home about but in these early stages, Scotland are looking dangerous and using the conditions to their advantage.

The slick surface is aiding Cuthbert, Kerr and Weir, as if they needed any more help.

Scotland are popping it about nicely here, and Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthburt have both forced saves from Shannon Turner in the last few minutes.

Promising...

First signs of life in attack from Northern Ireland.

A darting run down the right from Caragh Hamilton starts things off, but Erin Cuthbert does well to anticipate and block the shot.

A warning for Scotland, who had had things all their own way to that point.

There's a glimpse of that midfield quality, as Sam Kerr bends a sumptuous in behind the Northern Ireland defence.

For a split second it looks as though the hosts are in on goal, but Northern Ireland scramble back to avert the danger.

Referee Lisa Benn peeps her whistle, and away we go...

There is a warm round of applause in memory of former Scotland manager Craig Brown, who sadly ed away recently aged 82.

Flower of Scotland rings around Dens Park - the rain doing nothing to dampen spirits in Dundee.

Kick-off is just moments away...

Leanne Crichton
Ex-Scotland international on BBC Radio Scotland

Momentum is the big one and they're going to need it.

Scotland have got a big year coming up and they have a chance here tonight with the fans behind them.

Northern Ireland will be robust and well-organised tonight.