Healy shot straight at keeper Jan Mucha while Stephen Craigan's timely challenge denied Sestak going clear on goal.

BBC: N Ireland 0-2 Slovakia

Middlesbrough striker Chris Killen threatened twice within the first five minutes, first with a long-range effort which flew well over and then with a header, which goalkeeper Jan Mucha gathered at the second attempt.

BBC: New Zealand 1-1 Slovakia

All three had efforts on goal during the first half, and while Van Persie planted a poor header wide and Sneijder shot straight at Slovakia goalkeeper Jan Mucha from an angle, Robben ruthlessly exposed Slovakia's defensive fallibility to score in the 18th minute.

BBC: Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia