Euro 2016 qualifiers - Scotland v Republic of Ireland

Summary

Maloney curls in fantastic winner
FT: Romania 2-0 N Ireland
Visitors' 100% start comes to an end
Faroe Islands stun Greece in Athens

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance

GREAT SAVE!published at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
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Best chance for a long time at Celtic Park as Republic of Ireland force a corner. The initial cross is cleared, Jon Walters climbs highly to flick the ball on and Shane Long tries to divert it home from four yards out. David Marshall reads it well and clutches it.
Derby striker Chris Martin then comes on to replace Steven Fletcher up front for Scotland.
GREAT SAVE!published at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
He's still got it! Fine save from Roy Carroll to repel Romania skipper Razvan Rat, at the end of a lovely reverse pass. The left-back looked to dink it over Carroll but the former Manchester United man stood up big and saved with his chest.
Postpublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Unsurprisingly the pace has dropped since the restart. But then Aiden McGeady shows his quality, whipping in a fine ball early, Jon Walters runs across his marker to meet it but his header is deflected over the top. The Stoke man has to leave the field as he has a big cut on his forearm and Scotland keeper David Marshall makes a fine claim.
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Aaah! A sickening clash of heads between Northern Ireland skipper Gareth McAuley and Romanian counterpart Razvan Rat as they go up for a header. The kind that makes your teeth go on edge. That looked very, very painful but the two men are back on their feet after a brief hiatus.
Postpublished at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Former Scotland international Pat Nevin on BBC Radio 5 live
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"I agree with Kevin Kilbane. It's a must win for Scotland and a must-not-lose for Ireland."
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Michael Blighe:, external I'm with Derek (20:53). Bring back the Home Nations, at least it's something England would have half a chance of winning!
Craig Smyth:, external Just seen the half-time scores. Does this mean Gibraltar are better than Brazil?
Republic of Ireland would not be in the 'Home Nations' tournament of course.
KICK-OFFpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
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And back in play in Bucharest.
KICK-OFFpublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Back under way at Celtic Park.
Text us on 81111published at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Steve and the boys in Bucharest: Cracking atmosphere in here tonight! Still plenty of time to sneak a winner. Come on NI! GREEN AND WHITE ARMY!
Postpublished at 20:49 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Kevin Kilbane on BBC Radio 5 live
"A point would be very good for Ireland."
Postpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Robbie Keane is on the bench for the Republic of Ireland of course. The 65-goal man will be on at some stage - surely. Here come the teams.
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BBC Radio 5 live commentator Conor McNamara
Traditional Scottish refreshment at half-time.
As it standspublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Northern Ireland are sitting pretty at the summit of Group F. Qualification beckons?
17 fouls in 45 minutespublished at 20:44 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
It's been tasty. 100mph stuff at Celtic Park.
Postpublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
A fine ambition there Joel...
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Derek Mitchell:, external Great game so far Scotland v Republic of Ireland. This is why they should bring back the Home Nations.
Hugh Dickinson:, external Scotland v Ireland might be lacking in quality, but it's great entertainment - can't keep my eyes off it!
Joel Ejike Ikemba:, external I think I'll want Scotland to win because of my Scottish girlfriend, I just want to dial her number and hear her happy.
Half-timepublished at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
Ex-NI defender John O’Neill on BBC Radio Ulster
"When Kyle Lafferty gets to run at the defence he causes Romania problems. The Northern Ireland defending has been good at times, they have rode their luck, but it's 0-0 at half time and that's an achievement.
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Kyle Lafferty has caused Romania's defence problems
"Romania are still finding their feet as a team, maybe that's why the ground isn't completely full tonight, they aren't sure of their team and they're not sure which way their team could go. If Northern Ireland can get a goal it gives them something to hang onto and it puts Romania under real pressure.
"Northern Ireland do need to keep the ball better, but it all comes down to goals. Romania haven't scored one so it's so far, so good."
Postpublished at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
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And the world champions are 3-0 up over Gibraltar at the break. Talk of record-breaking scores may go on hold - but then again fitness could be an issue after the break.
As it standspublished at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
The draw very much suits the Republic of Ireland this evening. Poland's 4-0 win in Georgia means that Scotland will be five points behind the Poles - who must be early favourites for that second spot. If you take Germany as favourites to win it that is...
HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2014
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Well that was all very enjoyable indeed. Commitment, passion, energy and determination by the bucketload.
Quality? Not so much.