Northern Ireland beat Ukraine to set up Nations League promotion decider

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 22:38 · Archive

Terry Devlin's goal gave Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Ukraine, keeping them top of Nations League Group B2 with a promotion decider against Hungary to come.

Terry Devlin's first international goal kept Northern Ireland top of Nations League Group B2 as they beat Ukraine 1-0. The 23-year-old Portsmouth player struck from distance in the 68th minute, leaving Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin flat-footed. Pierce Charles made a superb save to deny Danylo Sikan near the end, preserving Northern Ireland's fifth straight clean sheet and maintaining their record as the only side in the competition yet to concede.

The three points put Northern Ireland back atop the group after Hungary's 2-0 win over Georgia earlier in the afternoon. Ukraine lost their third straight match for the first time in six years and have been ruled out of contention.

A draw in Budapest on Tuesday would be enough to secure promotion to League A. Even in defeat, Northern Ireland would face a play-off in March. Michael O'Neill will watch from the stands after earning a late yellow card that results in suspension, as will Jamie Donley, whose first-half goal was ruled out for offside.

How it is being reported

• Devlin nets winner as NI top Nations League groupWatch highlights as Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 1-0 at Windsor Park in the Nations League.BBC News · 14 Nov, 22:38
• Devlin nets first international goal as Northern Ireland beat UkraineTerry Devlin's first international goal kept Northern Ireland top of their Nations League group as a 1-0 win over Ukraine set up a promotion decider away to Hungary on Tuesday.Sky Sports · 14 Nov, 21:35
• NI target challenge of Nations League promotionA win against Ukraine on Saturday night would leave Northern Ireland needing only a point away to Hungary next week to secure promotion to Nations League A for the first time.BBC Sport · 14 Nov, 09:57

In this story: Northern Ireland · Ukraine · Hungary · Terry Devlin · Michael O'Neill · Nations League

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