16/11/2016

Northern Ireland - 0 Croatia - 3

Northern Ireland's long unbeaten home run has ended at Windsor Park after being defeated by Croatia 3-0.

Juventus striker Mario Mandžukić scored the first goal nine minutes into the game and Duje Čop secured the second goal on the 35th minute of the friendly game.

Andrej Kramarić also scored with a 25-yard shot into the top corner.

The next match will be a World Cup qualifier against Norway in March.

(CD/MH)

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