stuart armstrong had two chances to score scotland's second here, and couldn't beat the keeper, and whilean marino werejust one beat the keeper, and while san marino were just one goal behind, any wild shot could end up an equaliser. it didn't happen. but scotla nd equaliser. it didn't happen. but scotland only made the game safe in the 74th minute. johnny russell, and the 74th minute. johnny russell, and the net rattled with sheer relief. close your eyes at cardiff and you could be back at the six nations, but open them quick, because the footballers of wales started their game at lightning pace. the break from brooks, and even when slovakia's defenders got the ball, dan james was slovakia's defenders got the ball, danjames was too strong, too good. james is 21. his manager could barely have done better. a new giggs? well, the name is james. northern ireland were jubilant, justifiably, but three minutes later, belarus equalised with a shot which deflected into an agonising loop. they needed victory here, and all the players knew it. josh magennis won it, and that spirit is still hard to