Northern Ireland v Belarus (19:45 GMT)
Michael O'Neill's side top Nations League Group C3
Teams drew 0-0 when they played in October
Northern Ireland aiming for fourth home win in a row
FT: Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
In the end a comfortable victory for Northern Ireland and it leaves them needing just a point from their final Group C3 match against Luxembourg for Nations League promotion.
That's all from us for now but we'll back for that big game on Monday.
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FT: Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
Keith Gillespie
Former Northern Ireland winger on BBC Radio Ulster
With Michael O'Neill we have always been good defensively. We have carried that on and there are new players who have come in and adapted to that. Tonight we didn't look like conceding and we haven't looked like conceding in the last three games.
We're doing everything right at the minute.
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I think Michael O'Neill deserves a lot of credit with the players he has brought in.
There are a lot of young players and it can be difficult coming into international football for young players. It can take time for them but they seem to have gelled quickly and I think that is largely down to Michael.
Image source, Press EyeMichael O'Neill clapping the fans
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Jim Magilton
Former Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Radio Ulster
I have known Ruairi McConville his whole life. He is an outstanding player and character and has a wonderful personality. He will get huge confidence from stepping out and making his international debut.
Image source, Press EyeRuairi McConville celebrating after the game
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Jim Magilton
Former Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Radio Ulster
It's an outstanding achievement. Northern Ireland have gone from not winning games nor scoring goals to winning games and scoring goals and it's all part of the learning curve.
FT: Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
Keith Gillespie
Former Northern Ireland winger on BBC Radio Ulster
I think the penalty is harsh. If it had been given against us I would have been really disappointed, but it swings in roundabouts and you take it.
Image source, Pacemaker PressDion Charles taking the penalty
FT: Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
Keith Gillespie
Former Northern Ireland winger on BBC Radio Ulster
The early second half goal let us settle down. We know we are a better side than what Belarus are but it's just about getting that breakthrough.
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John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
I can't see there being many changes [against Luxemburg]. It's important we get a consistent side and they get to know each others game, that will help.
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John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
Northern Ireland have to go to Luxemburg and win. This campaign has been good because it's been a lot of young lads coming into the side. They have been playing against teams we know we can beat and we have turned up and done that.
Image source, Press EyeDan Ballard celebrating scoring
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John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
It's a great result. The first half we were a bit slow to get into the game but we had such a great result against Bulgaria and it was never going to happen again.
They didn't give anything away, came in at the break and made adjustments. We started to get forward more and create more chances and we changed it up in the corner and got the [opening] goal from that.
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Lauren McCann
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park
That's a sixth clean sheet in nine games this year for Northern Ireland, who have now also won their last four home games.
They really are enjoying their home comforts and are looking defensively solid, a good mix with a World Cup qualifying campaign on the horizon next year.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
Ban Ballard and Dion Charles get the second-half goals as Northern Ireland earn a deserved win at Windsor Park.
Promotion to League B is looking good with Michael O'Neill's young side two points clear at the top of Group C3 and they just need a draw in Monday's final game against Luxembourg to move up to League B.
Bulgaria's 1-0 win over Luxembourg tonight means they are now Northern Ireland's closest challengers.
Image source, Pacemaker PressNorthern Ireland celebrating Dion Charles' penalty
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
George Saville unleashes a powerful drive but it's kept out by Fedor Lapoukhov.
Image source, Pacemaker PressGeorge Saville after his strike was saved
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
George Saville goes down under a challenge but his Belarus opponent got a touch on the ball and there will not be a second penalty for Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
Northern Ireland defender Ciaron Brown goes in the book for delaying a free-kick and that means he's suspended for Monday's final game against Luxembourg.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
It's brilliant for Ruairi McConville and it's a nice night to come on as well.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
An international debut for young Brighton defender Ruairi McConville as he comes on for Isaac Price.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
A bit of panic in the Northern Ireland box as Pierce Charles comes out to punch but misses the ball - luckily it falls to a green shirt and booted clear.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
Northern Ireland are slowing everything down.
They're taking as much time with free-kicks and throw-ins and just trying to see the game out.
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus
Isaac Price fired over in the first half but this time he goes much closer with his long-range effort fizzing just past the wookwork.
It's followed by Jamie Reid rifling over as Northern Ireland go in search of a third.
Ballard marked his return from injury with the opener
Northern Ireland took a huge step towards promotion to League B of the Nations League with a routine 2-0 win against Belarus at Windsor Park.
Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles were on target for the hosts as they made it three wins from three home games in Group C3, inflicting Belarus' first defeat in the group in the process.
Michael O'Neill's side will now complete their campaign with an away game against Luxembourg on Monday.
A draw in that fixture will be enough for NI to top the group and seal promotion.
Charles went close with a free-kick in a first half of few chances for NI
Northern Ireland came into the game off the back of the impressive 5-0 triumph against Bulgaria last month, but O'Neill had said that patience would be key against a Belarus side that had only conceded one goal in the group.
That proved to be the case as it was a scrappy start to the game from NI against a team that were content to sit deep.
The game burst into life on 14 minutes however, as Northern Ireland fashioned their first and best opportunity of the half.
Shea Charles latched onto a misplaced pass from Kirill Pechenin and found Dion Charles, whose first-time instinctive effort from close range was tipped over the crossbar by Fedor Lapoukhov.
Pechenin then flashed a dangerous ball across the face of goal for the in-rushing Evgeni Shikavka, who was unable to get a touch.
The earlier NI chance had lifted the sold-out crowd as well as the players and they went close again through Shea Charles and Bradley.
Charles, who was captain on the night, smashed a free-kick from 30 yards out into the side netting.
Bradley then raced into the area with intent and delivered an inviting ball, but no one in green was on hand to divert the ball goalward.
After that bright spell, NI started to slow down with stray passes and a lack of quality in the final third making it a comfortable end to the half for Belarus.
Isaac Price curled an effort from range off target as the first half of frustration drew to a close.
Dion Charles coolly converted the spot kick to double NI's lead
Northern Ireland came out with renewed vigour in the second half, showing the intensity that O'Neill had demanded pre-match.
Straight from kick-off they spurned a good opportunity as Brodie Spencer charged down the left-hand side and stood the ball up for Dion Charles but, unmarked, he headed wide.
They almost gifted Belarus a goal moments later as Shea Charles slipped when attempting to clear a free-kick delivery into the box.
The ball fell to Aleksandr Martynovich, but he snatched at the chance and blazed over the crossbar.
The hosts eventually broke the deadlock on 50 minutes as the returning Ballard stooped to meet Shea Charles' corner at the back post to head past Lapoukhov.
They were then awarded a penalty on 63 minutes as Pechenin was penalised for a handball from Shea Charles' free-kick.
Dion Charles stepped up and confidently tucked home to double their advantage.
Northern Ireland continued to push in search of a third goal against a tiring Belarus side.
Price picked the ball up with time and space and unleashed a fierce shot which whistled just wide before substitute Jamie Reid volleyed over the crossbar.
Fellow substitute George Saville went close in injury time, weaving past his marker before seeing his powerful strike pushed away by Lapoukhov.
They were forced to settle for just two goals, but they did pick up another clean sheet, their sixth in nine fixtures this year, as they made it four wins from their last four home games.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
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| 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
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| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 |
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| 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 13 |
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| 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
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| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 4 |
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| 4 | Israel | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 1 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
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| 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 1 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
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| 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
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| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 5 |
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| 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 2 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
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| 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
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| 3 | Estonia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 |
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| 4 | Azerbaijan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 12 |
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| 2 | Kosovo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | Cyprus | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 6 |
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| 4 | Lithuania | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
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| 2 | Bulgaria | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 |
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| 3 | Belarus | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
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| 4 | Luxembourg | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
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| 2 | Faroe Islands | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | Armenia | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 4 |
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| 4 | Latvia | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibraltar | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
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| 2 | San Marino | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | Liechtenstein | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldova | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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| 2 | Malta | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | Andorra | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
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| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
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| 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
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| 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 6 |
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| 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 10 |
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| 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
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| 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 7 |
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| 4 | Kazakhstan | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -10 | 1 |
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| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
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| 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
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| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 4 |
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| 4 | Montenegro | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager: Michael O'Neill
Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Manager: Carlos Alós
Formation: 5 - 3 - 2
Manager: Michael O'Neill
Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Manager: Carlos Alós
Formation: 5 - 3 - 2
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Northern Ireland are unbeaten in their four previous meetings with Belarus (W3 D1), keeping a clean sheet in three of those games.
Belarus have lost both of their previous two away games in Northern Ireland, losing 3-0 in a May 2016 friendly and 2-1 in a March 2019 European Championship qualifier.
Northern Ireland won 5-0 last time out against Bulgaria, having scored only four goals across their six competitive fixtures prior – it was their biggest win since September 1991 (5-0 v Faroe Islands).
After winning seven of their first 11 games in the UEFA Nations League (D3 L1), Belarus have since won just one of their 11 matches in the competition (D6 L4).
After failing to win any of their first 14 games in the UEFA Nations League (D4 L10), Northern Ireland have since won three of six matches in the competition (D1 L2).
Belarus are unbeaten in their last four away gams across all competitions (W2 D2), never before going five in a row on the road without defeat.
Isaac Price (21y 19d) became Northern Ireland’s youngest ever hat-trick scorer last month against Bulgaria and could be the first player to score in back-to-back appearances for the nation since Josh Magennis in June 2019.
Teenager Pierce Charles has kept a clean sheet in his two appearances for Northern Ireland and could be the first goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in three straight games for the Green and White Army since Michael McGovern in September 2017.
