Euro 2017 qualifier: Northern Ireland Women 1-8 Switzerland

Northern Ireland's women suffered a heavy 8-1 defeat at home to a strong Switzerland side in Friday's Euro 2017 qualifying game at Mourneview Park.

The Swiss raced into a 5-0 lead inside 36 minutes through Fabienne Humm (two), Rahel Kiwic, Martina Moser and Florijana Ismaili.

Rachel Furness got Northern Ireland's solitary score with a superb long-range shot before the break.

But Group Six leaders Switzerland added three more goals in the second half.

Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, substitute Barla Deplazes and Lara Dickenmann were the scorers after the break for the Swiss who have the maximum nine points from their first three qualifying fixtures.

Northern Ireland, who beat Georgia 3-0 in their opening qualifier, are on three points from two games.