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Northern Ireland claimed their first competitive home win since March 2019 with a 1-0 victory over Lithuania in World Cup qualifying Group C.
Ian Baraclough's side won 4-1 when the teams met in September but their qualification campaign tailed off with back-to-back defeats to Switzerland and Bulgaria ending their hopes of a play-off place.
This fixture was all about playing for pride and gaining some momentum and Baraclough got the desired response as Benas Satkus' unfortunate own goal on 17 minutes was enough for victory.
HT: @FIFAWorldCup qualifier
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Windsor Park
Northern Ireland 1-0 Lithuania
Own goal, 17 mins. McCann & Magennis both have had goals ruled out. NI fully deserve the lead, but the visitors had a couple of moments too. Could be interesting after the interval @NorthernIreland #GAWA pic.twitter.com/R16aaZbWXU
It was a fully-deserved win for Northern Ireland following a highly-energetic and committed display where Ali McCann and Josh Magennis had goals ruled out for marginal referee decisions.
🎥 Here's the opener at Windsor with a little help from Lithuanian defender Satkus. 1-0.👇
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Could have been more, should be in the 2nd half! We’re up and running again. @NorthernIreland #GAWA pic.twitter.com/8blAjGH7rN
The result lifts Northern Ireland into third place in Group C on goal difference with a final-day clash with Italy to come on Monday night at Windsor Park.
FT: @FIFAWorldCup qualifier
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Windsor Park
Northern Ireland 1-0 Lithuania
Early o.g. wins it. 17-year-old @NFFC rising star @DaleTaylor92 made his NI debut as a 2nd half sub and looked the part. Next up, the final group game - v Italy here on Monday.@NorthernIreland #GAWA pic.twitter.com/jduHGs3T8G
🎥 Looks like a new NI hero - @NFFC striker Dale Taylor impresses on his international debut, at the age of 17. And it’s love 💚 at first sight with the fans, as the rising star describes the #GAWA as “unbelievable.” One to watch👇 pic.twitter.com/ZuXe71z8tD
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There was a full set of Danske Bank Premiership fixtures on Saturday:
⚽️What a day!@cliftonvillefc stay 5 clear & @Glentoran thrash Ballymena, moving into top 4 above rivals Linfield. Wins also @ColeraineFC, @larnefc & @CrusadersFC who face 2 games next week, 1st up v @CarrickRangers comeback Kings today at Shamrock Park!#DanskeBankPrem 📸 #GFC pic.twitter.com/df3Eu5xMA1
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And a cup draw:
.@Bet_McLean League Cup
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Semi-final draw @ColeraineFC v @thepointfc@cliftonvillefc v @BallymenaUnited
Ties to be played on Tuesday 14 December, with the first team drawn having home advantage#BetMcLeanCup pic.twitter.com/zcvbbF87l4