Mark Lawrenson
Former Republic of Ireland defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Ireland have been great because they haven't played that well in terms of football, but they managed the match superbly.Since the penalty, Bosnia's performance went down. They were arguing with the referee, the Ireland players and each other.

"For the Irish it was great as they knew they had got them rattled. Ireland deserve it, but Bosnia beat themselves.

"In terms of Irish managers, Martin O'Neill has probably had the least talented group of players available of anyone who has qualified. There are no superstars in this squad. Like Northern Ireland they have done absolutely brilliantly. In golfing terms, they are eight-under-par."

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Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland...hands up who cannot wait for Euro 2016 to start?

Mark Lawrenson
Former Republic of Ireland defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Bosnia have played like angry men all night, but they have just not been good enough."

The stewards have done their job. No fans have been able to get on the pitch but they are all staying to applaud the players who are on a lap of celebration.

Shane Long has just gate crashed a TV interview with one of his team-mates. The champagne is flowing and Thin Lizzy's 'Boys Are Back In Town' is being played over the speakers. 

The party is under way...

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Adam Reid:, external Congratulations to ROI on qualification. Any team that can take four points and two clean sheets off the Germans deserve it.

No one is going home. Martin O'Neill, in grey sweatshirt, is on the pitch going round to pat each and everyone of his players on the back.

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Start the party because the Republic of Ireland are going to Euro 2016. Jubilant scenes at the Aviva Stadium.

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So close for Bosnia. Vedad Ibisevic hammers the ball against the woodwork.

Any moment now...

John O'Shea gets a standing ovation as he replaces Glenn Whelan. It eats up another few seconds.

Three additional minutes.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Republic of Ireland defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Defensively Bosnia made three changes out of their back four but that has not worked as they have conceded two goals. This is a cup tie, but Bosnia have not got it all night.

"Pjanic is an outstanding player, but him, Dzeko and maybe Begovic, their star players, haven't been star players in these two matches."

Stewards have moved into position to prevent a pitch invasion. Good luck to them...

Pin-ball inside the Ireland area. A huge roar goes up as Darren Randolph throws himself on the ball. Ireland are nearly there.

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The countdown has started. Cries of 'Ole, ole, ole' as the Republic invite Bosnia to come and get possession.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Republic of Ireland defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Bosnia have lost all of their composure. All of them. It is like they have beaten themselves. Forget Friday, this was their cup final."

This is their second game in 72 hours. They have run themselves into the ground and they are on the cusp of Euro 2016. Still the men in green are chasing everything. Absolutely everything. This has been a terrific performance by Martin O'Neill's men.

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Paul Mulligan:, external So the island of Ireland is heading to Euro 2016. Who thought that before qualifying? What an amazing achievement by both teams.

Rt. Rev. Liam Reilly:, external I'm so glad that Jon Walters is 1,000 times better for Ireland than he is for Stoke.

KAP:, external I bet Jonny Walters can do it on a rainy Monday night in Stoke!

Ready for the longest seven minutes of your lives? The Republic are in control of this but they are not there yet.

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Shortly before Ireland's second goal Bosnia were fortunate not to have Emir Spahic sent off for another late challenge. The visitors have made their third and final change - midfielder Senad Luli making way for  forward Vedad Ibisevic.

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