UEFA Nations League · Fri 4 Sep 2020 · Arena Națională
- George Pușcaș 25'
- Gavin Whyte 86'
The story
Romania and Northern Ireland drew 1-1 at Arena Națională in the UEFA Nations League, matchday 1.
Romania's goal came from George Pușcaș (25'); Gavin Whyte (86') replied for Northern Ireland.
It was 1-0 at half-time. Northern Ireland came back to earn a point.
Josh Magennis of Northern Ireland was sent off (39', second booking).
Romania had 72% of the ball and 18 shots to Northern Ireland's 7.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 25' George Pușcaș Goal · Romania 1-0 Assist: Vlad Chiriches
- 39' Josh Magennis Sent off (second booking) · Northern Ireland
- 86' Gavin Whyte Goal · Northern Ireland 1-1 Assist: Kyle Lafferty
Line-ups
Romania
- Ciprian TatarusanuGoalkeeper
- Vlad ChirichesDefender
- Nicusor BancuDefender
- Alin ToscaDefender
- Ianis Hagioff 56'Midfielder
- Alexandru MaximMidfielder
- Nicolae StanciuMidfielder
- Alexandru Cicâldăuoff 74'Midfielder
- George PușcașForward
- Denis AlibecForward
- Sergiu Hancaoff 86'Forward
Northern Ireland
- Bailey Peacock-FarrellGoalkeeper
- Paddy McNairDefender
- Dan Ballardoff 90'Defender
- Jamal LewisDefender
- Stuart DallasDefender
- Craig CathcartDefender
- Steven DavisMidfielder
- George SavilleMidfielder
- Corry Evansoff 77'Midfielder
- Conor Washingtonoff 65'Forward
- Josh MagennisForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (7)
- 13' 🟨 Josh Magennis
- 25' ⚽ George Pușcașassist Vlad Chiriches
- 33' 🟨 Corry Evans
- 39' 🟨🟥 Josh Magennis
- 42' 🟨 Ianis Hagi
- 78' 🟨 Dan Nistor
- 86' ⚽ Gavin Whyteassist Kyle Lafferty
Head to head
0Romania wins1Draws0Northern Ireland wins

