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UEFA Nations League · Thu 5 Sep 2024

Northern Ireland
2–0 Full time
Luxembourg
  • Paddy McNair 11'
  • Dan Ballard 16'

    The story

    Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League, matchday 1.

    The goals came from Paddy McNair (11') and Dan Ballard (16').

    It was 2-0 at half-time.

    Luxembourg had 63% of the ball and 6 shots to Northern Ireland's 14.

    Written from the match data (Statorium).

    Match stats

    Northern Ireland Luxembourg

    37%Possession63%
    14Shots6
    5On target0
    10Corners2
    8Fouls17
    1Offsides2
    1Yellow cards1
    0Red cards0

    Statorium.

    Key moments

    1. 11' Paddy McNair Goal · Northern Ireland 1-0
    2. 16' Dan Ballard Goal · Northern Ireland 2-0 Assist: George Saville

    Line-ups

    Northern Ireland

    1. Bailey Peacock-FarrellGoalkeeper
    2. Paddy McNairDefender
    3. Dan Ballardoff 83'Defender
    4. Trai HumeDefender
    5. Conor BradleyDefender
    6. Ciaron BrownDefender
    7. Shea Charlesoff 82'Midfielder
    8. Isaac Priceoff 74'Midfielder
    9. George SavilleMidfielder
    10. Callum Marshalloff 57'Forward
    11. Dion Charlesoff 46'Forward

    Subs used: Josh Magennis (46'), Jamal Lewis (57'), Ross McCausland (74'), Ali McCann (82'), Paul Smyth (83')

    Luxembourg

    1. Anthony MorisGoalkeeper
    2. Laurent Jansoff 74'Defender
    3. Enes Mahmutovicoff 46'Defender
    4. Dirk CarlsonDefender
    5. Eric Veigaoff 74'Defender
    6. Mathias Olesenoff 85'Midfielder
    7. Leandro BarreiroMidfielder
    8. Christopher MartinsMidfielder
    9. Lars GersonMidfielder
    10. Gerson Rodriguesoff 85'Forward
    11. Florian BohnertForward

    Subs used: Mica Pinto (46'), Eldin Dzogovic (74'), Christophe Andrade Brites (74'), Sebastien Thill (85'), Edvin Muratovic (85')

    Full timeline

    Every goal and card (4)
    1. 11' ⚽ Paddy McNair
    2. 16' ⚽ Dan Ballardassist George Saville
    3. 45+1' 🟨 Enes Mahmutovic
    4. 83' 🟨 Ciaron Brown

    Head to head

    2Northern Ireland wins1Draws0Luxembourg wins

    Last 3 meetings

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