“Fans’ favourite Nacho Novo fired Rangers to a domestic double with the winner in a 1-0 victory over Falkirk in the Homecoming Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park. The diminutive striker heaped more Hampden heartache on the Bairns months after his double sent them crashing out of the League Cup, netting his ninth goal of the season to help Rangers claim the trophy for the 33rd time.” (ESPN)
Rangers 1-0 Falkirk (BBC)
Rep of Ireland 1-1 Nigeria (BBC)
“The Republic of Ireland warmed up for their World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria with a draw in Friday night’s friendly at Craven Cottage. Both sides were under-strength with the Republic giving debuts to six players.”
Wales 1-0 Estonia (BBC)
“Wales’ youngest side in history secured a morale-boosting friendly win before the World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan by beating Estonia in Llanelli. Rob Earnshaw’s 26th-minute penalty proved enough, confidently converted after a harsh handball decision against Estonia captain Alo Barengrub.”
