Summary

  • Use the icon to watch Northern Ireland v Hungary in Group B1 from 19:00 GMT

  • Albania 0-1 Republic of Ireland - Denise O'Sullivan scores late winner

  • Republic of Ireland have maximum points from their three matches

  • Hungary beat Northern Ireland 3-2 with a last-minute winner on Friday

  1. That's a wrappublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    FT: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    That is all from us on an eventual night for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in Group B1 of the Women's Nations League.

    A fine first international goal from Danielle Maxwell rescued a point for Northern Ireland against Hungary at Seaview.

    The result leaves Tanya Oxtoby's side third in the group, a point behind Hungary with two games left to play.

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

    In Shkoder, a late goal from Denise O'Sullivan helped the Republic of Ireland to a narrow 1-0 victory against Albania.

    The second half of the game was suspended for more than 90 minutes after heavy rainfall made the pitch waterlogged.

    O'Sullivan's goal was enough to see them top the group with two games to spare and win promotion to League A.

    Read the report from the game here.

    Thanks for joining us this evening.

    Happy Halloween!

    Danielle Maxwell celebrates her goalImage source, Pacemaker Press
    Denise O'SullivanImage source, Inpho
  2. All smilespublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    FT: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    It was certainly a Halloween to remember for Danielle Maxwell, and she was all smiles after scoring her first international goal.

    Danielle Maxwell celebrates goalImage source, Pacemaker Press
  3. Postpublished at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    FT: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    I'm delighted to see Danielle Maxwell get on the scoresheet.

    She wasn't part of the squad when it was announced and to come in and to train how she has trained from what I have heard from other players and to get two top performances and two starts in the team. She'll be delighted with that.

  4. 'Vital for Northern Ireland to stay in Group B 'published at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    FT: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    It's vital for Northern Ireland to stay in League B because obviously that has an effect on the seedings and the draw for the European qualifiers next year.

    Having played in the Euro finals last summer it will be something we want to be looking to get into a good position for, I know Tanya has spoken about it for 2025.

  5. 'Northern Ireland will be disappointed'published at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    FT: Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    Northern Ireland will be disappointed not to have got all three points tonight.

    It keeps things interesting going into the final two games in the group.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    It ends all square at Seaview after an action-packed second half.

    Dora Zeller opened the scoring with a looping effort from a corner, before Danielle Maxwell netted a fine equaliser.

    Simeone Magill had further chances to win it for Northern Ireland, but Tanya Oxtoby's side were forced to settle for a point.

    The result leaves Northern Ireland a point behind Hungary in Group B1 and sees the Republic of Ireland top the group and seal promotion to League A, following their 1-0 win against Albania.

    Northern Ireland celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  7. Fireworks on and off the pitch at Seaviewpublished at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Entertainment on and off the pitch at Seaview, as spectators are treated to a fireworks display.

    Fireworks at SeaviewImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    There will be four minutes of additional time at the end of the game, can Northern Ireland find a winner?

  9. Watch: Maxwell hauls Northern Ireland levelpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    A stunning strike from Danielle Maxwell flies into the roof of the net to draw Northern Ireland level at Seaview.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Danielle Maxwell scores for Northern Ireland

  10. CLOSE!published at 20:44 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    An instant impact from Joely Andrews as she touches the ball onto Marissa Callaghan on the edge of the area. The captain slips in Simone Magill, who on the stretch, shoots straight at Reka Szocs, with Caragh Hamilton's follow-up effort blocked.

    The tide has certainly turned in Northern Ireland's favour, but they need to be clinical.

    Simone MagillImage source, Getty Images
  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Joely Andrews comes on for Chloe McCarron as Northern Ireland look to find a winner.

  12. Postpublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    It shows how quickly things can change in football. Danielle Maxwell probably wouldn't have imagined starting both games when she got called in late to the camp.

    It just shows how good her attitude is in terms of how she has applied herself in training and with her performance on Friday and this evening.

  13. Postpublished at 20:41 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Simone Magill will be frustrated that she hasn't found the target there.

    Sarah McFadden clips a long ball forward for Magill to chase, and her bearing down on goa, the Aston Villa striker takes the shot first time and lashes it wide.

    She probably had more time than she initially thought and just snatched at the chance.

  14. 'Great strike'published at 20:38 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    The one she had a couple of minutes ago just went a bit wide but she has found her range with that one!

    A great lay off by Simone Magill and a great strike from Danielle Maxwell.

  15. Postpublished at 20:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungary

    Andy Gray
    BBC Sport NI at Seaview

    Northern Ireland needed a spark and they certainly got one there!

    What a hit by Danielle Maxwell!

  16. goal

    GOAL - Northern Ireland 1-1 Hungarypublished at 20:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Danielle Maxwell (79 mins)

    Danielle Maxwell take a bow!

    I said that Northern Ireland needed to keep the Cliftonville winger involved in the game, and moments after firing wide from a similar range, Maxwell bends an unstoppable effort into the far corner, which Reka Szocs had no chance with.

    That goal has certainly lifted Seaview and Northern Ireland will be hoping to go on and win the game from here.

  17. Postpublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 0-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    Danielle Maxwell has worked hard off the pitch as well in terms of her strength and conditioning work and that is showing in the performance she has given tonight and throughout the season for Cliftonville.

  18. Postpublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 0-1 Hungary

    Danielle Maxwell was Northern Ireland's standout player on Friday night against Hungary, and the Cliftonville winger has been their bright spark again at Seaview.

    She drives forward before cutting inside and curling an effort wide of the far post.

    Northern Ireland need to keep giving her the ball.

  19. 'Strength and different options on the bench'published at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 0-1 Hungary

    Julie Nelson
    Northern Ireland's most capped player on co-commentary

    The positives for Northern Ireland are there is a lot of time left and there is strength and different options on the bench that Tanya might chose to use.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2023

    Northern Ireland 0-1 Hungary

    Lauren Wade's frustrating night is over as she is replaced by Rebecca McKenna. With that change, you would expect Caragh Hamilton to push further forward.