Summary

  • Northern Ireland's best ever start

  • Poland 2-2 Scotland

  • Germany 1-1 Republic of Ireland

  • John O'Shea levels in injury-time

  1. GREAT SAVE!published at 21:22 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    David Marshall has performed heroics for Celtic, Cardiff City and Scotland in the past and he does so again; getting a huge, desperate mitt to palm away a Robert Lewandowski howitzer.

    It's 2-2 but the home fans are roaring the men in white on...

  2. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:22 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Republic of Ireland turn to Wes Hoolahan and he comes on for Stephen Quinn. Hoolahan played well in the 7-0 win against Gibraltar so may feel unlucky to be left out of the starting line-up.

    There's nothing like a player with a point to prove? Will he show his skill in the remaining 10 minutes?

  3. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    RomaniaImage source, Getty Images

    Romania lead 10-man Finland 1-0 thanks to Bogdan Stancu's header early in the second half. Alexander Ring was sent off for hosts Finland soon after that goal following a second booking.

    Elsewhere, Georgia have increased their lead over Gibraltar to 3-0, Jaba Kankava racing through and finishing in Portugal, where Gibraltar are playing their home games in Euro 2016 qualifying.

    Meanwhile, Switzerland still lead San Marino 3-0 while Faroe Islands trail Hungary 1-0. The game between Denmark and Portugal is goalless.

  4. Postpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    BBC Ulster's John O'Neill: "In the three games Kyle Lafferty has played - what a performance in every game. I can't say enough about him."

  5. GOALpublished at 21:18 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    It's another incredible goal in Warsaw, unfortunately for those of a Scottish hue, it's an equaliser for Poland.

    Milik of PolandImage source, EPA

    Jedrzejczyk dinks a wonderful reverse ball through to Arkadiusz Milik who ghosts beyond Alan Hutton before rifling a shot beyond the helpless David Marshall. A clinical finish and you couldn't begrudge either side a winner in this pulsating Euro 2016 qualifier.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Darren Fletcher and Chris Martin replace Steven Naismith and Steven Fletcher as Scotland manager Gordon Strachan seeks to bolster his side's defensive front, and protect this precious lead, with 20 minutes remaining.

  7. CLOSE!published at 21:15 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    The Poles attack down the left and a low inviting cross trundles agonisingly across goal for the hosts with no-one able to apply the finish.

    Robert Lewandowski was the closest to it and he breaks into thunderous clapping to cajole his team-mates.

  8. GOALpublished at 21:13 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    The dominance has finally paid off for Germany in Gelsenkirchen. Toni Kroos is given the time and space to collect the ball and run unchallenged to within 25 yards of the Republic of Ireland goal.

    Kroos then fires a low shot from distance, which goes in via the inside of David Forde's post. Germany lead. Can Ireland find a way back into this one?

    Toni Kroos celebrates Germany's goal against the Republic of IrelandImage source, AFP/GETTY
  9. Postpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Ex-NI defender John O'Neill on BBC Radio Ulster

    "That was creeping in - it's important Roy Carroll got a hand to it."

  10. GREAT SAVE!published at 21:10 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Nearly a way back into the game for the Greeks. Panagiotis Tachtsidis, with the ball on his left foot and 20 yards out, curls a shot at goal, which bounces just before reaching Roy Carroll, but the veteran goalkeeper does well to push the ball wide.

  11. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Serbia AlbaniaImage source, AP

    The Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania was temporarily suspended in the first half following a brawl between players from both sides.

    The Group I game was interrupted when an Albanian flag was flown over the stands and pitch by what appeared to be a remote controlled mini helicopter as half-time approached.

    A Serbian player grabbed the flag, which prompted a melee involving numerous players.

    Serbia AlbaniaImage source, Reuters
  12. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Nick Southwell:, external Amazing! Can we dare to dream that all the home nations could be at the Euros? Has that ever happened before?

  13. CLOSE!published at 21:06 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    With half an hour remaining in Warsaw, it's Scotland who hold a slender lead and the Tartan Army in fine voice. Can the Scots hold on?

    They almost concede as the unmarked Arkadiusz Milik heads over the bar from close range. Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall roars encouragement to his battle-weary defence...

  14. Postpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Group D table

    OK, who would've predicted this would be the table in Group D at this stage? Republic of Ireland will be top if results stay the same, with Scotland in third, ahead of world champions Germany.

    There is still nearly 30 minutes left though, so this may well change.

  15. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Ryan Kerr:, external Kyle Lafferty is now showing the potential he has always shown glimpses of. Great performance from the lads tonight

  16. Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Alasdair Lamont in Warsaw
    BBC Sport

    "Pretty persistent pressure from Poland at the start of the second half and Scotland were having to ride it out there. All the more satisfying then to grab that goal very much against the run of play."

  17. Postpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Northern IrelandImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Marc Wilson and Lukas PodolskiImage source, Reuters

    The Republic of Ireland's Marc Wilson clatters into Lukas Podolski, who appeals for a penalty. It looked clumsy from the visiting defender, but it is not given. At ease, Irish fans. Panic over.

  19. GOALpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Now then. James Morrison whips in a wonderful free-kick and Steven Naismith feathers the ball home from close range with the delicate touch of an artist at his easel. The Tartan Army are going bananas!

    Steven Naismith celebrates his goalImage source, SNS
  20. Postpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Poland are up in arms as referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco waves away howls of protest as Robert Lewandowski crumples on the edge of the area under a Scottish challenge. But the whistler, with a shake of the head and an arm extended, urges: "play on!"