Northern Ireland scored four second-half goals in Ballymena
Northern Ireland put in an impressive performance to defeat Azerbaijan 5-0 in their penultimate Under-21 Euro 2025 qualifier.
Linfield forward Charlie Allen netted an early penalty after Dale Taylor was fouled in the area.
JJ McKiernan added a second in the 56th minute when he headed home Aaron Donnelly's corner before Patrick Kelly slotted home a third.
Justin Devenny's superb free-kick made it four before goalkeeper Rustam Samigullin turned into his own net with nine minutes to play.
The result leaves Northern Ireland, who cannot qualify for the finals, fourth in Group F after nine matches.
Tommy Wright's side end their campaign away to Luxembourg on 15 October.
After a superb draw with a star-studded England at the Ballymena Showgrounds in September, Northern Ireland made a bright start as Taylor broke into the area and was fouled by Jalal Huseynov.
Allen fired home the penalty to give the hosts the the lead in the 11th minute.
Lincoln City's McKiernan was on hand to double Northern Ireland's advantage in the 56th minute when he got on the end of Donnelly's corner.
Kelly capitalised on some poor play out from the back by Azerbaijan, who were caught in possession and the West Ham midfielder was on hand to slot home.
Crystal Palace midfielder Devenney fired home a brilliant free-kick to make it three goals in a 12-minute spell.
Allen was denied a second after a superb stop by Samigullin, but the Azerbaijan goalkeeper turned Shea Kearney's cross into his own net to make it a five-goal afternoon for Northern Ireland.
