Reaction: Republic into play-offs

1. Republic finish third and into play-offs
2. One more goal would have sent them through
3. Poland and Germany qualify automatically
4. Result: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland
5. Northern Ireland finish top of Group F
6. Scotland win 6-0 away against Gibraltar

Goodnight

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In the end it was celebrations for Poland and commiserations for the Republic of Ireland at the conclusion of Group D.

They will get a second stab at it. And we have one more evening to go - join us on Monday for England's final game. See you there! 

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Manager reaction

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill, speaking to Sky Sports: “Before we played Germany if you had offered me third I would have taken it. But that win gave us the confidence to come and play here. We didn't make it but we are still fighting strongly. Whoever we play in the two games in the play-offs, we will have as good a chance as they will have.

“We had to go for it in the second half, I actually thought we might have got a second goal, and that would have taken us through. Right until the end we were there but we were perhaps lacking that cohesiveness we had against Germany. 

"You can’t go through 10 games, and including the play-offs will be 12 games, without losing a few players on the way. John O’Shea could have been a bit more careful [in picking up a second yellow card] but that’s the way it is. Who knows? We might lose some more through injures at club level." 

On Shane Long, who came off with an injury: “I still have to get the news though from the doctors but he’s in a bit of pain at the moment."

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Manager reaction

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill, speaking to Sky Sports: "We’re obviously disappointed. We knew it was going to be a difficult game. To come here with the same energy as we showed against Germany, that was always going to be difficult with such a short turnaround, and away from home.

"We made life difficult for ourselves at times and we weren't quite able to do it. Despite putting a lot of pressure on them it wasn't to be. But we are still in there, we can still make it.

"I thought Richard [Keogh] might have scored his chance, we knew that in the last 15 minutes we would get a decent opportunity to score a goal, and that was it. We didn't take it, it’s gone, but we live to fight another day."

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'It's a great job to have.'

Scotland boss Gordon Strachan: "I'm so proud to be the Scotland manager; it's a great, great job to have. There's disappointments along the way, that's for sure. But I've got to say it's been a fantastic experience.

"I'm still enjoying the evening; the players' performance; the fans' performance and I'm going to enjoy that for a bit before I start thinking about me."  

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Dreams can come true...

As good as David Healy

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Robert Lewandowski took his tally in qualification to 13 with his stunning header tonight.

That is a joint record with Northern Ireland legend David Healy during qualifiers for Euro 2008.

Other notable scorers:

12: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Netherlands (Euro 2012); Davor Suker, Croatia (Euro 1996)

11: Raul, Spain (Euro 2000); Toni Polster, Austria (Euro 1996); Ole Madsen, Denmark (Euro 1964)

10: Eduardo, Croatia (Euro 2008); Hristo Stoichkov, Bulgaria (Euro 1996); Darko Pancev, Macedonia (Euro 1992) 

A date for your diary

Get 12 December in your diary - that's the date for the full draw for Euro 2016.

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Player reaction

The Republic of Ireland will learn their play-off opponents NEXT SUNDAY.

'We let ourselves down'

Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman: "We are all disappointed after doing brilliantly against Germany. We let ourselves down. We had the confidence and expected to win.

"We have a big month now in November and we have to get going again. For periods of the group we would have snatched your hand off for a play-off place."

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FULL-TIME

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport Scotland

"The full time whistle brings the game and Scotland's Euro 2016 qualifying campaign to an end. Tonight's win was certainly convincing but realistically it does little to ease the pain inflicted by Poland at Hampden on Thursday. To be fair, the players promised a performance and they delivered.

"They now trudge across the pitch to applaud the supporters. Disappointment doesn't always bring disconnect though and the fans rise as one to show their appreciation for a squad that allowed them to believe for long spells of this campaign.

"The kilts and passports go back in the cupboard for now but they'll be dusted down late next year and once again we will allow ourselves to believe that maybe, just maybe this one will be different. Who needs France? It's all about Russia."

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Robert Lewandowski's header was just brilliant. Superb technique.

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Charles Kahanji:What a game. It was played like a World Cup final. Even the perfectionist, Roy Keane won't fault his players.

Abdul Ibn-La'Ahmed: Look on the bright side, ROI. Henry is retired and France aren't in the play-offs...

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Well they will already be without John O'Shea and Jon Walters - both of whom are suspended for the first leg.

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"It's a massive month now for Ireland, they have to hope their players stay fit. We'll have to see whether Ireland are seeded or not, and wait to see who they get in the play-offs. Hopefully they'll have a full strength squad to choose from.

"Tonight they just couldn't reproduce the big performance against Germany."

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Poland

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"That was the big chance, the one for Richard Keogh. He just didn't get the power on it. Martin O'Neill's changes did bring Ireland into the game towards the end of the match but I think probably Poland deserved to win. 

"It's been a big campaign from Ireland, but now they've got to refocus for the play-offs."

Play-off picture

It's a place in the play-offs for the seventh time in the last 11 major tournaments. Can the nearly men make it through? They have a second chance in November.

Poland deserved the win, just about, and in the end the one class player on the pitch proved the difference. 

Germany top Group D

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It's all over in Leipzig and Germany have done just enough to get the win and top the group. Don't they always do just enough?

They had a bit of a wobble when Georgia equalised, but Max Kruse came off the bench to nab the winner.

FULL-TIME

The whole Poland squad are on the pitch! Poland have qualified, it's the play-offs for the Republic. 

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YELLOW CARD

Robert Lewandowski is close to bundling in a third as Ireland have to push men forwards now. A corner, a free-kick, anything will do for the men in green but instead it's Poland on the attack. 

Lewandowski is then tripped by Jon Walters and he is booked. Walters will miss the first leg of the play-offs. IF...

Has that sending-off just stemmed any sort of momentum? Or can Ireland still find a chance?

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"John O'Shea knew straight away didn't he? It was right under the nose of the referee. Easy decision. But that could affect them in the play-offs...

"It is so tense now..."  

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RED CARD - John O'Shea

Ah he has to go there! John O'Shea is left as the last man and just hauled Robert Lewandowski down. A second booking and a red. No arguing.

It's that time...

Got to be John O'Shea up front now...

INJURY TIME

FIVE MINUTES ADDED ON!

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Brian McLaughlin: The late show for Ireland it seems...

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It doesn't matter but Scotland have a sixth.

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"Martin O'Neill is willing his team forward, desperate for this equaliser. They have got to go for it."

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A final call:

A win in Poland and a place in the finals is the Republic of Ireland's.

A 2-2 draw and the Republic are there in place of Poland.

Defeat in Poland and it's the play-offs for the Republic.

Thank you Adam! That is good to know. Robbie Keane is furious that a throw-in decision doesn't go his way.

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Adam Walczak: The Poles sang "jestesmy z wami" meaning "we are with you"... Not "you only sing when you're winning"...  

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Robbie Brady finds a good delivery when it matters but Wes Hoolahan's shot is well blocked by a Polish shirt. Fine work. You can cut the tension with a knife...

Ireland free-kick. Late on. Plenty of late goals scored in the competition already...

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Thomas Gaughan: Is there any chance that Ireland would go straight to France as best third-placed team?

Unfortunately not, Thomas. Hungary are currently the best third-placed team, but Ukraine can leapfrog them if they beat Spain tomorrow. 

And for the real hardcore permutation fans among you, it's also possible for Turkey to do it, but only if they beat Iceland and Kazakhstan climb off bottom and above Latvia. Still with us?

Remember results against each group's bottom team are discounted when calculating this.

Don't be a Richard Keogh header away from qualification, Ireland. You'll never forgive yourselves.

Will they get another chance? If you're just tuning in after the Antiques Roadshow and Heartbeat, the republic of Ireland are into the final 10 minutes in Warsaw.

For reasons that we won't go into now for lack of time, a 2-2 draw will send Ireland to the finals of Euro 2016. One goal away...

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HAT-TRICK!

Steven Fletcher has a hat-trick (again) against Gibraltar as Scotland rack up the goals.

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Germany back in front

Inspired substitution by Joachim Low. Max Kruse comes off the bench and puts Germany in front with a calm left-foot finish after a great through ball by Mesut Ozil.

Germany are going to qualify as group winners, with Poland second unless anything changes.

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"What a chance. It's a huge chance for Richard Keogh. He just didn't get any power on it did he?  

"With Wes Hoolahan on the pitch, it's settling Ireland down. When he gets on the ball he takes three or four touches and just calms the play. He's been excellent since coming on."

GREAT SAVE!

Was that the chance?! Aiden McGeady beats his man on the right, stands up a cross and centre-half Richard Keogh is there with the header. Put it in the corner and you can pack your bags for France! But he puts it down the middle and Lukasz Fabianski keeps it out.

Into the final 10 minutes. Ireland yet to really test Lukasz Fabianski in the Poland goal. 'Don't die wondering' was the pre-match plea of Martin O'Neill.

Have a go!

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SUBSTITUTION

Did I tell you that Wes Hoolahan is on for James McClean? He is. The Norwich playmaker could add that touch of class up there. Poland have added an extra centre-back, he's a giant too as Lukasz Szukala trots on.

Robbie Keane for the header! No! Great ball in, it looks like a free header but Kamil Glik is there to flick it away. 

This could be a torturous final 15 minutes for fans of both nations...

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You're not wrong Kevin.

The Irish have scored three key late goals in the group so far:

Georgia (a) McGeady 90

Germany (a) O'Shea 90+4

Poland (h) Long 90+1

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"What a touch it was from Robert Lewandowski but that's brilliant from Seamus Coleman - he recognised John O'Shea had been caught out.

"Ireland have got a history of scoring late in games during this qualification campaign. They just have to stay in the match." 

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CLOSE!

What a tackle! Robert Lewandowski with a touch of real class, world class really, as he flicks a pass into his path with his heel and undoes the Irish defence. Or so it seems, as as he is about to pull the trigger Seamus Coleman makes up the yards to pull off an amazing challenge.

Grzegorz Krychowiak is then left free from the corner and heads wide!

'GET IT IN THERE!' is the cry from Martin O'Neill as left-back Robbie Brady tries to play an intricate pass down the channel when an early cross was on the cards. Fuming.

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Kevin Bunn: It's Hoolahan time. Get the Irish Messi genius on.  

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A reminder

A win in Poland and a place in the finals is the Republic of Ireland's.

A 2-2 draw - or higher, so 3-3 etc - and the Republic are there in place of Poland.

Defeat in Poland and it's the play-offs for the Republic.

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Will Ireland get one big chance in the final 20 minutes? And can they take it? Automatic qualification may well depend on those two key questions. Jeff Hendrick drives into the penalty area but he gives away a soft free-kick. 

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"What a save from Darren Randolph, he came right out and smothered with his chest. 

"Since the substitutions Ireland have come into the game a little bit more now. James McClean is spreading the play out wide and you feel that's where they can really benefit."

Germany creaking

Germany's defence has gone to pieces since Georgia's equaliser, and Tornike Okriashvili has a golden chance to put them in front.

The ball in from the right is just behind him but he manages to dig out a shot towards goal, which Manuel Neuer has to stretch to tip over the bar.

If Germany did fall behind a draw could be good enough for Poland and the Republic of Ireland.

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GREAT SAVE!

A huge save! Poland had been rather under the cosh for 10 minutes or so but they break out with real quality. They slice through and find Kamil Grosicki into the area, one-on-one, but Darren Randolph spreads himself to make a key save. 

SUBSTITUTION

Former Borussia Dortmund man Jakub Blaszczykowski is on for Poland for the final half hour or so. The former skipper gets a huge ovation.

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Richard Todd: The omens are there. Cometh the hour, cometh the Keane machine. A Bank Holiday would be declared in Dublin if he scores. 

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Poland coach Adam Nawalka is readying a center-back on the bench. He's going to shut up shop.

Ireland attack down the left, Jeff Hendrick plays it in and there's chaos in the area! Robbie Keane considers an overhead kick but eventually the hosts scramble it out. This could be a long half hour for the hosts...

Now we will see how Poland's nerves are. A goal for Ireland would leave Poland in the play-offs. And their fans know it. It's all sounding a bit tense now in Warsaw...

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"You have to credit Poland, they had the momentum before the break and they've continued that into this second half.

"But with Aiden McGeady now on that's a real positive move from Ireland. I'd like to see them get a lot more crosses into the box. They've got Jonathan Walters who can connect with them."

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Tom Hendryk:Head-to-head rule is stupid. Makes goal difference pointless! Everyone plays each other home and away, surely that counts more?

Ahmed Mohamed: The days when six goals in six games meant a striker on form, but 15 in six games? What sort of form is Robert Lewandowski on?!

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SUBSTITUTION

Robbie Keane's first touch is a 30-yarder which drifts wide as Martin O'Neill makes another positive change. Ireland go 4-4-2 as Aiden McGeady comes on for Glenn Whelan.

Scotland ramping it up and Steven Fletcher now on a hat-trick after a low finish.

Read more from that game here.

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SUBSTITUTION - KEANE ON

Robbie Keane is on for Shane Long! If ever there was a man made for the occasion...

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Bad news for the visitors as Shane Long goes down in pain after a tackle from Kamil Glik. Long looks in trouble...

That wasn't in the script

Georgia equalise, and it's a fantastic left foot volley from the edge of the box by captain Jaba Kankava.

He was the man who gave the penalty away, but he's more than made amends with a stunning strike.

A Georgia win would mean that a draw in Warsaw would put Germany into the play-offs...

Germany's goal has no impact on what the Republic of Ireland need to do though. A 2-2 draw would still put the Irish through and Glenn Whelan at least makes Lukasz Fabianski work with a drive from 25 yards. 

Germany take the lead

Germany finally hit the front - but it took a penalty to break the deadlock.

Mesut Ozil tricked his way into the box and was tripped.

After goalkeeper Nukri Revishvili was booked for trying to put Thomas Muller off, the German stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way and rolled in the spot kick.

That puts Germany back on top of the group.

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Steven Fletcher gets another international goal with a good back-post header.

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Poland, as you'd expect, have made a bright start to the second half. The Republic look solid enough though, keeping them out - though Michal Pazdan does flash a header across goal...

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"If Ireland can keep Poland out and still have 15 minutes left on the clock the crowd will start to get nervy and that's when they can strike."

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PENALTY APPEAL

An instant penalty appeal from the hosts as Pawel Olkowski gets in between two Irish shirts and throws himself to the floor. Referee Cuneyt Cakir is close and is having none of it. Get up!

KICK-OFF

We are back under way. Ireland are one goal away from an auto qualification spot.

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Robert Thompson: Not sure if my maths is right, but, if Georgia beat Germany... Does that mean a draw in Warsaw would put Germany in third?

Indeed so, Robert.

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Robbie Keane has been out warming up at half-time in Warsaw. He couldn't do it again. Surely. Surely not?

We shall see Tom. Martin O'Neill did say before the game that Hoolahan was fit for half an hour...

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Tom, Roundhay Leeds: I think the time has come for Wes Hoolahan to come on and weave some magic in this second half, we have to score so get him on please! 

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'All gone to plan'

Chris McLaughlin

BBC Sport Scotland

"It's all gone according to plan for Scotland in that first half. Gordon Strachan will be pleased at the dig and desire shown by his players. The full-backs in particular have been in the mood. The players leave the field to a thunderous round of applause from the 10,000 or so Scotland fans in the stands."  

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Get Involved - the 2-2 question

peutlantMarmot: Watching in San Diego, struggling to understand why a 2-2 draw works for the Irish, but not 1-1?

An excellent question and you are not alone my friend.

Uefa uses head-to-head records to decide who finishes higher when teams are level on points. 

Republic of Ireland and Poland drew 1-1 in Dublin, so a 2-2 draw in Warsaw would put the Irish through on 'away' goals, as it were. 

If it were to finish 1-1, Poland would go through because the next criteria used to separate sides is goal difference in the group as a whole. The Poles are on +23 as it stands, while Ireland are on +12.  

Clear enough?

What do the Republic need?

One more time with feeling then:

A win in Poland and a place in the finals is the Republic of Ireland's.

A 2-2 draw - or higher, so 3-3 etc - and the Republic are there in place of Poland.

Defeat in Poland and it's the play-offs for the Republic.

HALF-TIME

A frustrating first half for the world champions, who have failed to find a way past Georgia goalkeeper Nukri Revishvili. A point will be enough for Germany to qualify though.

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"Its been an enthralling half. Since the Irish equaliser it's been wave after wave of Polish attacks, they just need to settle down after the break, Ireland. They need to stay in the game as long as possible, because a 2-2 draw will send them through. It's not all over yet."

HALF-TIME

And that's half-time. Thoroughly enjoyable half too. 

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Shohidur Rahman: Lewandowski is unstoppable. What a player.

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The good news, if you can call it good news, for the Republic is that if they can find an equaliser, it would now put them through.

A 2-2 draw is better for Ireland than a 1-1. Got it?

That's 15 (FIFTEEN) goals in six games for Robert Lewandowski.

Ridiculous. If it happened to you in a computer game you'd cry 'cheat!'. 

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

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"It's down to nervousness, Ireland not clearing their lines. It's a really good downward header from Robert Lewandowski, but you can't allow a player of his calibre so much space in the box. Darren Randolph had no chance."

GOAL - Poland 2-1 Republic of Ireland

What a header! That is phenomenal work from Robert Lewandowski!

Krzysztof Maczynski crosses in from the right after a neat passing move, Lewandowski has a few yards of space and exploits it brilliantly, he heads in from 13 yards out with so much power, it's brilliant.

A head like a traction engine!

Poland going through, top of the group as it stands...

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Tattz: By my calculations (and Joachim Low's), Ireland only need to complete about another 89 long balls before they will score.  

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Shaun Maloney has chipped in a clever second for Scotland - who are out of contention don't forget.

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Matt Greenslade: Sweden, Croatia, Ukraine, Turkey... you really don't want to be going into the play-offs.

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It's a night for cool heads all right. Perhaps Killer can get down there nearer the touchline in the second half.

James McClean, a man whose head I imagine is permanently set to 'hot', gives away a silly free-kick and now Ireland have some defending to do. But the free-kick is awful. Right into Glenn Whelan's side.

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"When Ireland are in possession they're struggling to use it and Poland are building momentum. They're just panicking a bit at the moment. But both defences have looked nervous."

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Some breaking, and bad news for any Newcastle fans reading. GoalkeeperTim Krulhas been ruled out for the rest of the season with a cruciate knee injury sustained while playing for the Netherlands yesterday.

A horrible blow.

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Poland now do get down the sides of the Republic of Ireland and when a cross comes in it's panic stations in that penalty area.

Ireland just about get it away but it's rather more luck than judgement .A few slices here, a missed kick there. Where's Richard Dunne when the Irish need him?

Elsewhere in Group D

It's been all Germany so far, and then out of nothing Georgia create the best chance of the game. Tornike Okriashvili has a great chance to open the scoring, but is denied by a fine save to his left-hand side by Manuel Neuer. Might be a few German nerves now....

They need a point to secure qualification.

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Poland having a good spell of possession now but (touch wood) they are not slicing through the Irish ranks like they managed on a few occasions in the opening 15 minutes. 

I'll keep repeating this, for my own sanity if nothing else, but a 1-1 draw will see Poland through. 

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"The Republic of Ireland are trying to force the issue a bit too much at the moment, they're looking to get the ball up to Shane Long too quickly. 

"Poland like to play on the counter attack, so Martin O'Neill's side have got to be a bit more organised."

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Steady on!

We get a nice rendition of 'you only sing when you're winning' from the home fans - or the Polish version anyway. If anyone knows the lyrics let us know.

The Republic are well drilled but they are a bit limited in their approach. They haven't got the wide men into the game at all yet. 

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Rodney Marshall: Poland versus Republic is 'full on'. It's almost as exciting as a Cobblers versus Posh clash at Sixfields...

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Scotland on their way

Chris Martin has headed Scotland ahead in Portugal.

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We get a breather. Much needed. That was as exciting a spell of international football as you'll get.

Poland going through with Germany as it stands. But any other draw from here suits the Irish. 2-2, 3-3, you keep on going...

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Scott Wilcox: What a game! 

Noel Fitzpatrick: Now that foul outside the box for the penalty makes up for the Thierry Henry handball!

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Poland look a real threat, they whip in a great cross which just about evades Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern man also has a half-hearted shout for a penalty after a tussle with John O'Shea.

O'Shea was wrestling with the big man there, a hand full of shirt. Seen them given...

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Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"The assistant referee put his flag up very early - he initially spotted Robert Lewandowski was offside in the build-up to the goal.

"But the Republic of Ireland were undone too easily - again."

DISALLOWED GOAL

I can't keep up! Poland have the ball in the net after some drastic defending from Ireland, the men in white cut through all too easily and only some last-ditch sliding in keeps the ball out. The ball does run to Pawel Olkowski and he fires in, but the offside flag was raised. Someone give us a breather!

Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live at the National Stadium, Warsaw

"What a game! Jonathan Walters has been the Republic of Ireland's best performer throughout this campaign. There was a bit of luck in getting the penalty though - the referee got it wrong."

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GOAL - Poland 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Jon Walters steps up and fires in, low and hard! Superb start to the game in Warsaw.

Poland going through as it stands though.

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PENALTY TO IRELAND

Wow! Instant response! Shane Long goes up for a header right on the edge of the area and a defender is pinged for a high foot! His foot was at head-height but that is still soft. Stunned silence around the stadium...