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Greece vs Northern Ireland as it happened in the Nations League

Martes 27 de Septiembre del 2022

Greece vs Northern Ireland as it happened in the Nations League

It was another poor performance from Northern Ireland who finish third in League C2

It was another poor performance from Northern Ireland who finish third in League C2

Northern Ireland ended their UEFA Nations League campaign on a low note on Tuesday night.

Ian Baraclough's side failed to back up Saturday's comeback heroics against Kosovo by falling to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in Athens.

Greece led when Dmitrus Pelkas capitalised on some poor defending to head home in the 14th minute, but Shayne Lavery's cool finish drew the sides level four minutes later.

That's as good as it got for the visitors.

Giorgos Masouras slotted home Greece's second goal in the 55th minute after a mistake from Steven Davis, and Petros Mantalos wrapped up the win 10 minutes from time with a superb long-range effort.

Cyprus' heavy defeat to Kosovo tonight means Northern Ireland finish third in League C2 and avoid the embarrassment of relegation.

But there is very little to celebrate following another poor performance in Athens.

Check out our updates to see how the game unfolded...

Not good reading

Tonight's defeat means Northern Ireland will be in pot 5 for next month's European qualifiers draw.

Just means the strength of opposition will be greater for Ian Baraclugh's side when the groups are drawn.

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FT | Greece 3-1 N Ireland

All over in Athens and it's a 3-1 defeat for Northern Ireland.

Shayne Lavery's equaliser was the only positive moment for Ian Baraclough.

It means they will finish third in League C2 - with Cyprus losing heavily to Kosovo.

Another disappointing Nations League campaign which ends on a low note.

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Injury time

We will have a minimum of three additional minutes at the Georgios Kamaras Stadium.

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Greece pushing for a fourth

Some last-ditch defending from Northern Ireland to deny Greece a fourth goal.

Shane Ferguson with a block and then Bailey Peacock-Farrell with a good save to keep it 3-1.

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GOAL!! Greece 3-1 N Ireland

Screamer for Greece in the 80th minute, and that could be that.

Petros Mantalos lets fly from distance, the ball appears to move slightly which puts Bailey Peacock-Farrell off, and the shot rises into the net.

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NI subs

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Also tonight

Brilliant success for the Under 19s...

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NI sub

Gavin Whyte on for Shayne Lavery in the 68th minute.

Dion Charles also replaces Conor Bradley.

Change of formation coming up too.

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GOAL!! Greece 2-1 N Ireland

Greece reclaim the lead in the 55th minute.

Came from another Northern Ireland mistake, ths time captain Steven Davis giving away possession.

Two passes later the ball arrived at the feet of Giorgos Masouras who calmy slotted the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

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Elsewhere tonight

In tonight's other game in League C2, Kosovo lead Cyprus 3-0.

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Away we go again

The second half has kicked off in Athens.

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HT | Greece 1-1 N Ireland

Half-time whistle in Athens and it's all square at the break.

Shayne Lavery's goal cancelled out Dmitrus Pelkas' soft openerat the Georgios Kamaras Stadium.

Plenty to play for in the second half.

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Additional time

There will be a minimum of three minutes' injury time in Athens.

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Off the post!

Greece almost reclaim the lead in the 21st minute, but Masouras fires his shot off the post.

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GOAL!! Greece 1-1 N Ireland

Northern Ireland equalise in the 18th minute!

Lovely cross from Steven Davis out on the left, and Shayne Lavery ghosts between two defenders to coolly side-foot home from close range.

Was a composed finish from the Blackpool striker.

It's 1-1!

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