Summary

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina v Northern Ireland (14:30 BST) - watch on this page

  • Lauren Wade fires NI ahead but Marija Milinkovic levels for hosts

  • Megan Bell restores NI's lead with fine finish before Simone Magill adds a third

  • NI manager Tanya Oxtoby missing through illness

  • NI drew 0-0 with Malta in opening qualifier

Live Reporting

Lauren McCann

  1. Final whistle

    FT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    That is all from us as Northern Ireland pick up their first win in Euro 2025 qualifying after an eventful second half.

    You can read Andy Gray's report from the game in Zenica here.

    Northern Ireland are next in action at the end of May and start of June, facing a double-header against Portugal.

    Thanks for joining us, goodbye!

  2. FT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Andy Gray
    BBC Sport NI in Zenica

    That second-half showing was much more like the Northern Ireland we've come to expect over the past few years.

    Job done!

    Northern Ireland celebrate at full-time

  3. 'Great performance'

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Ashley Hutton
    Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC iPlayer

    Things you like to see!

    Three goals away from home and plenty of positives we can take into June.

    It's been a great performance today.

  4. FULL-TIME

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    And breathe.

    What a second half that was!

    Northern Ireland were ruthless and picked up their first win in Euro 2025 qualifying courtesy of strikes from Lauren Wade, Megan Bell and Simeone Magill with Marija Milinkovic pulling a goal back for Bosnia.

    Northern Ireland now top Group B3, until Malta host Portugal later this evening.

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern IrelandBBC Sport

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

  5. SUBSTITUTION

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    A late change for Northern Ireland as Megan Bell is replaced by Brenna McPartlan, who will win only her second cap, with her first coming in April 2017.

  6. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    There will be four minutes of additional time for Northern Ireland to see out the win.

  7. 'Lots of positives' for Northern Ireland

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Ashley Hutton
    Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC iPlayer

    Northern Ireland can go into the games in June positive.

    They've scored three goals, yes we conceded one, but I think collectively as a group, we have shown the strength to go out after disappointment on Friday night and score goals away from home.

    There are lots of positives to take away from today.

  8. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    The tempo has gone out of the game again with Northern Ireland happy to keep possession and protect their two goal advantage.

  9. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Ashley Hutton
    Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC iPlayer

    That third goal has allowed Northern Ireland to slow the game down, particularly with that heat.

    We can take our time with the likes of set plays now or when the ball goes to Jackie Burns, we're in no rush to play it.

  10. SUBSTITUTION

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    The impressive Keri Halliday goes off with a big smile on her face, to be replaced by Joely Andrews.

    Her growing involvement in the game was the catalyst for Northern Ireland's improved display in the second half and it was a fine first international start for the Linfield teenager.

  11. 'Casey Howe has proved she deserves to be in the squad'

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Ashley Hutton
    Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC iPlayer

    It's great to see Casey Howe back and in the last five minutes she has shown that she is deserving of a place in the squad.

    Glentoran fans won't like me saying this, but she scored twice against them in the cup, she is a goal threat.

  12. Watch: Magill adds a third for NI

    Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Simone Magill, who earlier had a goal disallowed for offside, finally gets on the scoresheet with a clinical finish to further extend Northern Ireland's lead.

    Watch: Simone Magill makes it 3-1 to Northern Ireland

  13. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Casey Howe looks like a player with a point to prove, she has looked dangerous every time she has got on the ball and provided the assist for Simone Magill's goal.

    It has been a lively cameo from the Athlone Town winger.

  14. Watch: Megan Bell restores the lead for NI

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Megan Bell produces a fine finish to restore Northern Ireland's advantage in Zenica.

    Watch: Megan Bell makes it 2-1 to Northern Ireland

  15. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Ashley Hutton
    Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC iPlayer

    I think what makes that goal there is Casey Howe playing that ball in one touch. That's the difference, playing the ball in in speed.

  16. goal

    GOAL - Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-3 Northern Ireland

    Simone Magill (68 mins)

    Simone Magill gets on the scoresheet to extend Northern Ireland's lead.

    Substitute Casey Howe is involved seconds after coming on, finding Magill in the box, who drove forward before firing past Envera Hasanbegovic.

    It is what Northern Ireland deserve after a much improved second half display in which they have showed a ruthless streak.

    Northern Ireland goalBBC Sport

    Northern Ireland goal

  17. Watch: Milinkovic levels for Bosnia

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-2 Northern Ireland

    Just two minutes after Northern Ireland had taken the lead, Marija Milinkovic gets on the end of a low cross to level for the hosts.

    Watch: Marija Milinković make it 1-1 in Zenica

  18. SUBSTITUTIONS

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-2 Northern Ireland

    Rachel Dugdale and Casey Howe enter the fray, replacing Demi Vance and Emily Wilson, who had a quiet game.

    Howe comes on for her first international cap in three years.

  19. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-2 Northern Ireland

    Andy Gray
    BBC Sport NI in Zenica

    What a crazy six-minute spell from both sides.

    This is more like it!

    Keri Halliday has been at the heart of it all. She's been so impressive on her first start.

    Lauren WadePress Eye

  20. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-2 Northern Ireland

    Ashley Hutton
    Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC iPlayer

    You can see Northern Ireland have really upped the tempo this half, it's great play and it's back to how we're used to seeing Northern Ireland play, on that front foot.