After four games, Poland lead Group D with 10 points, with Scotland, Germany and the Republic of Ireland all on seven.

Anne-Marie: "As a Scot watching in County Armagh surrounded by Ireland fans I am immensely proud! Superb performance by Scotland. #bbcsportscotland."

It was tense, it was hard-fought and it may prove crucial in Scotland's bid to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals. Hero Shaun Maloney takes the acclaim of the Scotland fans inside a pulsating Celtic Park while Gordon Strachan gets a hug from his assistant Stuart McCall.

A late, late Republic of Ireland free kick hits the crossbar and Scotland survive; it's a corner. The set piece causes fear and alarm in Scottish ranks but they somehow get it clear.

Martin O'Neill has his head in his hands; Gordon Strachan gives a relieved blow of his cheeks.

The visitors' attacks are becoming increasingly desperate and Robbie Keane gives David Marshal an It's A Knockout bump as he chases down a long ball. Marshall gives Keane a puzzled look and another minute ebbs away.

Republic of Ireland substitute Stephen Quinn earns a yellow for a WWE challenge that sends Charlie Mulgrew flying into the Glasgow night sky. We have four minutes of added time to play.

Accompanied by a Gerard Butler 300-style roar by the crowd, Darren Fletcher comes on for Ikechi Anya as Scotland manager Gordon Strachan seeks to see out this game.

The Republic of Ireland have four minutes plus added time remaining in which to find an equaliser. A nervous hush blankets Celtic Park as Aiden McGeady steals in between flying Scottish boots as he probes for an opening.

However, the Scots appear determined to hold onto this lead and secure three crucial points.

Bringthemonjpn: "#bbcscotfootball Yes, yes, yes...Maloney..yes. Thank you, son."

Mark Keane: Yesssssssssss! Keep going! #bbcscotfootball

Tom and 20 others: Sorry Thomas, but I'm now skipping between your updates and the live text updates of that Bryan Adams concert...

"Just keep going the way it's going," purrs BBC Sportsound pundit Willie Miller like a contented Rolls Royce moving off the forecourt and into the night.

In a last roll of the dice, Martin O'Neill sends on baby-faced assassin Robbie Keane for Jeff Hendrick.

Moments before Maloney's breathtaking opener, Scotland hit the bar when Jon Walters tried desperately to clear Charlie Mulgrew's dangerous free-kick.

What a finish we have in store in this pulsating Euro 2016 encounter. The Scotland fans create a mighty din as Flower of Scotland washes over Celtic Park; 12 minutes plus added time remaining.

Celtic Park is alive with the roar of the Tartan Army roar as they acclaim a quite brilliant goal. A short corner is flicked by Scott Brown into Shaun Maloney's path and the pint-sized attacker arrows a superb goal away from David Forde into the far corner. Reminiscent of the goal Manchester United's Norman Whiteside scored against Everton at Wembley a lifetime ago.

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What was that we were saying about Roy Keane being as meek as a lamb tonight? Eagle-eyed whistler Milorad Mazic peeps for Keane to join him for a chat on the touchline.

Like a gunslinger in the film Tombstone, Keane, chewing gum ten to the dozen, approaches and gives the referee the STARE. A quick reprimand and he's sent back to the dugout. You could feel the ill wind there...

Robbie Brady and Stephen Quinn are on for Shane Long and Darron Gibson as the Republic of Ireland shuffler their pack.

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Steven Naismith has been at the heart of much of Scotland's creative play, but it remains goalless at Celtic Park.

Steven Naismith skips down the right, displaying Ninja-like reflexes to evade Irish capture before threading a ball across goal for substitute Chris Martin... who fires a shot inches wide.

Martin could've been in "Para-Para-Paradise" there...

Michael Docherty: Yet again proof that Steven Fletcher is a hindrance at international level.

Mark Keane: "Scotland are stuck in the chimp paradox, they need to start thinking and set the tone. Come on Scotland! #bbcscotfootball."