Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 26 March 2023
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Conor Bradley thinks he has won a corner after spinning into the area but the referee disagrees and a goal kick is awarded.
Northern Ireland 0-1 Finland (FT)
Benjamin Kallman opens scoring at Windsor Park
Dion Charles has second-half effort ruled out
Michael O'Neill's first home match since returning as manager
Dion Charles scores twice as Northern Ireland beat San Marino in their opener
Finland lost their Group H opener 3-1 to Denmark
Andy Gray
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Conor Bradley thinks he has won a corner after spinning into the area but the referee disagrees and a goal kick is awarded.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Alho plays a low ball in that is easily dealt with by Craig Cathcart.
Lod tries to chip the ball through when it comes back to him but it's a dreadful pass that is closer to the corner flag than a white shirt.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
That's much better from Northern Ireland.
It's moved right to Conor Bradley but the youngster miscues and it flies over the crossbar.
Michael O'Neill gives an encouraging clap on the touchline.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Mark Sterling
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park
We said before kick-off about how Northern Ireland fans are still getting used to these late Sunday night international kick-offs.
Well, if the first 10 minutes are anything to go by, they are warming up to them rightly.
The noise has been loud, led as ever by The Kop.
Worth a word for the visiting Finns, too. They are very much making themselves heard in the corner between the North and East Stands.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
The same thing happened on Thursday night, we can't get a decent ball into the strikers and that means we can't get the midfield up to support them.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Conor Washington does well to hold off his man.
It's worked to Conor Bradley and Paddy McNair out wide but Jensen deals with it and Northern Ireland win a throw, which comes to nothing.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Teemu Pukki is almost found in the area but it rolls into the arms of Peacock-Farrell.
Conor Bradley looks to charge down the right but there's nobody available for a pass and he has to go backwards.
That's a familiar story in the early stages.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Northern Ireland come forward after a Finland move forward but Dion Charles plays a sloppy pass and any chance of a counter breaks down.
The party is still going in the stands, trying to get behind their team.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Dion Charles slides in to win the ball on the line near the corner and finds Jordan Thompson in the area.
He pokes it into the six-yard box but Alho hooks the ball pretty much off the line!
Great chance!
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
We can't keep the ball at the minute - every time we get it we give it away carelessly.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Northern Ireland are struggling to keep the ball, which is spending a lot of time in the Belfast sky after a massive game of tennis from both teams.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
The one big difference between the teams tonight is Pukki, we know he can score goals. It's vital that the lads at the back, led by Cathcart, keep him quiet.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
The Finns are knocking the ball about in the middle of the park but it's side to side, rather than anything meaningful forward.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
It's a poor delivery in by Paddy McNair and the visitors clear.
Jamal Lewis skips away from his man but a loose pass allows Finland to play the long ball, but the charging Teemu Pukki is well dealt with by Ciaron Brown.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Bradley is now involved at the other end and wins a corner. Bright start!
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
John O'Neill
Former Northern Ireland defender on BBC Radio Ulster
There is a stark difference to the last few games here compared to the five or so minutes since the teams have come out here.
The noise is certainly here - I can hardly hear myself talking!
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Finland pump the ball long and Conor Bradley wins an early free-kick after being thrown to the floor.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Finland
Off we go!
Northern Ireland v Finland (19:45 BST)
Mark Sterling
BBC Sport NI at Windsor Park
And there he is.
Michael O'Neill emerges for his homecoming and what a cheer that was.
He gives the fans a quick wave then takes his position in the home dugout.
No emotion, remember!
Northern Ireland v Finland (19:45 BST)
Here come the teams, here comes Michael O'Neill.
What a noise in Belfast.
It's time for the anthems.