06/10/2017

World Cup 2018: Northern Ireland Defeated By Germany

Northern Ireland have been defeated by Germany at Windsor Park.

The current world champions beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Belfast.

Sebastian Rudy scored the first goal in the second minute.

Josh Magennis headed Northern Ireland's goal in stoppage time.

However, Northern Ireland remain well placed to make November's play-offs.

In the Euro 2016 finals, Germany won 1-0 against Northern Ireland in Paris.

(CD/JP)

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