MATCH REPORT : WALES V NORTHERN IRELAND
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:51 pm
WALES 1-1 Northern Ireland
Thursday March 24th
Northern Ireland were denied a first away friendly win for almost a decade as Simon Church's penalty earned Wales a draw in their Euro 2016 warm-up game.
An injury-hit Wales edged a goalless first half as David Cotterill had a free-kick saved by Michael McGovern.
Northern Ireland improved after the break and led as Craig Cathcart struck with a low shot on the turn.
The visitors defended diligently but were undone when Gareth McAuley fouled Church, who confidently converted.
Had Northern Ireland held on for victory, it would have been their first in a friendly on the road since beating Finland in August 2006.
For a Wales side without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, Church's equaliser was reward for a willing - but somewhat blunt - performance which exposed their lack of strength in depth at times.
Thursday March 24th
Northern Ireland were denied a first away friendly win for almost a decade as Simon Church's penalty earned Wales a draw in their Euro 2016 warm-up game.
An injury-hit Wales edged a goalless first half as David Cotterill had a free-kick saved by Michael McGovern.
Northern Ireland improved after the break and led as Craig Cathcart struck with a low shot on the turn.
The visitors defended diligently but were undone when Gareth McAuley fouled Church, who confidently converted.
Had Northern Ireland held on for victory, it would have been their first in a friendly on the road since beating Finland in August 2006.
For a Wales side without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, Church's equaliser was reward for a willing - but somewhat blunt - performance which exposed their lack of strength in depth at times.
Re: MATCH REPORT : WALES V NORTHERN IRELAND
Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:49 am
Michael O'Neill disappointed with late goal as Northern Ireland draw with Wales
By Gerard Brand
25/03/16
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was disappointed not to come away with a win in the 1-1 friendly draw against Wales.
O'Neill experimented in Cardiff, both with personnel and formation, as Paddy McNair excelled in an unfamiliar midfield berth, while Conor Washington was handed a maiden international start in the city he used to live in.
And they were on course for their first victory in an away friendly for a decade until Gareth McAuley upended Simon Church in the box after Craig Cathcart's opener.
By Gerard Brand
25/03/16
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was disappointed not to come away with a win in the 1-1 friendly draw against Wales.
O'Neill experimented in Cardiff, both with personnel and formation, as Paddy McNair excelled in an unfamiliar midfield berth, while Conor Washington was handed a maiden international start in the city he used to live in.
And they were on course for their first victory in an away friendly for a decade until Gareth McAuley upended Simon Church in the box after Craig Cathcart's opener.
Re: MATCH REPORT : WALES V NORTHERN IRELAND
Fri Mar 25, 2016 9:16 am
Let's face it we are not that good without our star players 
Re: MATCH REPORT : WALES V NORTHERN IRELAND
Fri Mar 25, 2016 9:25 am
carlccfc wrote:WALES 1-1 Northern Ireland
Thursday March 24th
Northern Ireland were denied a first away friendly win for almost a decade as Simon Church's penalty earned Wales a draw in their Euro 2016 warm-up game.
An injury-hit Wales edged a goalless first half as David Cotterill had a free-kick saved by Michael McGovern.
Northern Ireland improved after the break and led as Craig Cathcart struck with a low shot on the turn.
The visitors defended diligently but were undone when Gareth McAuley fouled Church, who confidently converted.
Had Northern Ireland held on for victory, it would have been their first in a friendly on the road since beating Finland in August 2006.
For a Wales side without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, Church's equaliser was reward for a willing - but somewhat blunt - performance which exposed their lack of strength in depth at times.
A football match report made up of six sentences.
Sums it perfectly.
Re: MATCH REPORT : WALES V NORTHERN IRELAND
Fri Mar 25, 2016 9:42 am
To be fair we were missing a lot more than 'star' players - 3 left-backs for a start, plus midfielders like King and Edwards. Hope Bradshaw is given a chance in Kiev...He looks a really good prospect.