Northern Ireland go down to defeat on major tournament debut at Euro 2022
Northern Ireland were outclassed on their major tournament debut as Norway romped to a comprehensive 4-1 Euro 2022 victory in Southampton.
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Northern Ireland were outclassed on their major tournament debut as Norway romped to a comprehensive 4-1 Euro 2022 victory in Southampton.
Northern Ireland were committed but outclassed on their major tournament debut as Norway romped to a comprehensive 4-1 Euro 2022 victory in Southampton.
A historic occasion for Northern Ireland ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat as Kenny Shiels’ side were taken apart by Norway in their Euro 2022 Group A opener at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. After beating Ukraine in a two-legged play-off to qualify for their first-ever major tournament, Northern Ireland started with confidence and attacking intent against their illustrious opponents, two-time winners Norway.
The 66-year-old manager may stand as the guiding hand shaping Northern Ireland women’s football to unprecedented heights at international level but it is in the role of motivator not magician.
Northern Ireland embark on their debut European Championship finals on Thursday night. Kenny Shiels' side created history by qualifying for Euro 2022 - now they are ready to play their first-ever game at a major tournament.
Defender Abbie Magee says Northern Ireland must use their landmark appearance at Euro 2022 to inspire future generations by showing that “anything is possible”.
Rachel Furness is unequivocal. “If, 10 years ago, you’d told me Windsor Park would sell out for a women’s international, I’d have laughed,” says Northern Ireland’s midfield playmaker. “I’d have said you were joking but qualifying for the Euros has worked wonders.”
Manager Kenny Shiels is eager to avoid making bold proclamations as he prepares Northern Ireland women’s team for their first major tournament after seeing men’s counterpart Ian Baraclough recently come unstuck.