Zoltan Gera with a leap regular attendees at The Hawthorns will remember well, up smartly at the back post to plant a header narrowly wide. Chris Brunt then has to be alive to clear another good cross as Hungary step it up. 

Remember, a goal and Northern Ireland are through. They look a threat from set plays and when Gareth McAuley nods one down into the box Kyle Lafferty is inches away from meeting it with a flick. So close. 

Germany out of the blocks fast in the second half. Can Scotland keep in the game?

Great feet from Seamus Coleman, beats two men and then chips a cross to the back post. It's made for Niall Quinn, just 15 years too late. As it is, the ball drifts harmlessly out of touch. 

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Andrew  on text:  You're being a bit harsh with the ankle description, McArthur's goal was a stunning piece of skill. 

To be fair Andrew, it did hit his ankle...

We are back under way. Any one stepping up to their respective plates?

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Shane Long is on for the Republic - the only surprise that he is instead of - not as well as - Robbie Keane. 

Kyle Utterson:  Brilliant character from Scotland and get the feeling tonight could be a famous night for at least one of the British teams.

On a serious note, has anyone, from any nation, booked flights and/or accommodation for next summer in France yet?

A hint of sarcasm perhaps? Germany have had 79 % of possession...

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Northern Ireland remain top of the group but they won't be there yet. They would need a win from their final two games to make sure. 

Merrick in Kristianstad, Sweden, on text:  Dammit, I need to be out the door for work at 5am and Scotland keep bringing this game back alive. A 2 goal cushion and I am packing it in. 

Pat Nevin
Ex-Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 live

"If Scotland get a point tonight and the other results in the group go as I expect, I think Scotland will qualify in third. Gordan Strachan would be delighted with a draw."

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Poland, 4-0 up at home to Gibraltar, are top of the group thanks to Scotland's equaliser(s).

It's then a four-point gap and looking like one of Scotland or Republic of Ireland into the play-offs. Tasty. 

Pat Nevin
Ex-Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 live

"Germany have had most of the play. Scotland sporadically getting up the field but what use they are making of it. Scotland have shown phenomenal spirit to get back into this, especially after what they have been through this week."

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BBC Radio 5 Live

Former Northern Ireland defender Gerry Taggart: "Steady progress throughout the half. It is a nervy situation but as the game has gone on, their passing and movement has got better and better. The final ball has let them down."