Summary

  • Republic finish third and into play-offs

  • One more goal would have sent them through

  • Poland and Germany qualify automatically

  • Result: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland

  • Northern Ireland finish top of Group F

  • Scotland win 6-0 away against Gibraltar

  1. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Finland look a bit toothless up top, but still no sign of Jari Litmanen.

  2. Postpublished at 46 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Second half under way.

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 11 October 2015

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  4. Postpublished at 18:01

    Lithuania v England (Monday, 19:45 BST)

    For the 63% of you that are interested, some news from the England camp...

    Manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Everton defender Phil Jagielka will captain the Three Lions in Vilnius on Monday evening.

    Phil Jagielka playing for EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  5. Vote resultspublished at 17:58

    We asked: Which of the home nations will go furthest at Euro 2016?

    The results are:

    England: 63%

    Northern Ireland: 13%

    Wales: 24%

    Thanks for taking part. Tune in next year to find out if you were right or wrong.

    Wales celebrate qualificationImage source, Getty Images
  6. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 17:55

    Serbia 0-1 Portugal

    Portugal had just 43% possession in the first-half of their game away at Serbia, but lead 1-0 thanks to Luis Nani's left-foot effort.

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  8. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 17:52

    Faroe Islands 0-2 Romania

    A second goal for Romania just before half-time in the Faroe Islands, and a second for Constantin Budescu. Looks like they will be taking second place in Group F behind Northern Ireland, with Hungary - who are drawing 1-1 in Greece - having to settle for third. However they could still qualify as the best third placed team.

  9. Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 11 October 2015

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Former Northern Ireland defender John O’Neill
    BBC Radio Ulster in Helsinki

    "It's been quite sloppy, there's not been a lot to get us going, but Northern Ireland are 1-0 up and on the way to win the group. 

    "You will take that, even though it's not been the best performance. Strange - we're complaining about being 1-0 up!"

    Steven Davis of Northern IrelandImage source, Reuters
  10. Elsewhere in Europepublished at 17:49

    In Group I Portugal, who have already qualified as group winners, are leading 1-0 in Serbia at half-time thanks to a goal by former Manchester United winger Luis Nani.

    Albania look set to join them, they lead 2-0 in Armenia - a win will see them take second place and reach a major tournament for the very first time.

  11. HALF TIMEpublished at 17:48

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Craig Cathcart's first international goal the difference at the break.

    Craig Cathcart headers Northern Ireland in frontImage source, PA
  12. Postpublished at 45+1 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Robin Lod into the action straight away, his cuts a ball back into the box but Joel Pohjanpalo gets into a muddle - like us trying to pronounce his name - and neither shoots nor controls the ball. The chance goes begging.

  13. Come on lads, put some effort inpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 11 October 2015

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

  14. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Sakari Mattila's corner into the six-yard box is easy for Michael McGovern, who takes the catch like a cricketer on the boundary.

  15. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Jere Uronen chases down a lost cause and earns a corner...

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 42 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Alexander Ring hobbles off, on comes Robin Lod.

    Robin Lod, Robin Lod, running down the wing...

  17. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    You can see why Northern Ireland have done so well, they really work hard for each other. Oliver Norwood in the middle of the park putting himself about, while defending bravely at the back. Up front, Kyle Lafferty puts in a shift while also chipping in with the goals. 

    A well-drilled unit, as they say.

    Oliver Norwood in action for Northern IrelandImage source, Reuters
    Kyle Lafferty of Northern IrelandImage source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 36 mins

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Another effort from Finland, this time Alexander Ring with a shot from around 25-yards out, but it's easy for Michael McGovern.

    Seconds later, Berat Sadik collects a pass on his chest before swiveling to volley an effort goalwards, but Gareth McAuley bravely puts his body on the line to block the shot.

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  20. Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 11 October 2015

    Finland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Former Northern Ireland defender John O’Neill
    BBC Radio Ulster in Helsinki

    "We got a little bit of luck in the build-up but Craig Cathcart made no mistake from the header. The goalkeeper had no chance.

    "Northern Ireland are 1-0 up but they haven't really done much in the game. How many of our goals come from set pieces?"

    Nothern Ireland celebrateImage source, Reuters