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Northern Ireland Defeats Luxembourg in Thrilling, Card-Filled Match
Stade de Luxembourg – In a World Cup – Qualification Europe match, Northern Ireland triumphed over Luxembourg in a hard-fought game on September 4, 2025. The final result reflected an intense battle, characterized by a high number of cards and crucial moments.
The match began dramatically. Despite I. Price missing a penalty in the 7th minute, Price redeemed himself by assisting the first goal for Northern Ireland, scored by J. Reid in the same minute. Luxembourg responded with a goal from A. Dardari in the 30th minute, assisted by D. Sinani, leveling the score.
The second half started with an early goal from S. Charles for Northern Ireland in the 46th minute, restoring the visitors’ lead. A goal by J. Devenny in the 70th minute extended the difference. The match was marked by midfield aggression, evidenced by the multiple yellow cards shown to players from both teams. Luxembourg suffered particularly, with a red card for S. Korac in the 66th minute, leaving them with ten players for the remainder of the match.
Despite having less possession (48% compared to Northern Ireland’s 52%), Luxembourg attempted to create danger, making 7 shots, 3 of which were on target. Northern Ireland, on the other hand, dominated in this aspect, with 11 shots and 6 on target. Discipline was a key factor, with Luxembourg committing 12 fouls and receiving 4 yellow cards and one red card, while Northern Ireland committed 9 fouls and received only 1 yellow card. In the end, Northern Ireland’s numerical superiority and effectiveness were decisive in securing the victory. The match ended with a score of 3 to 1 in favor of Northern Ireland.
Substitutions luxembourg: at minute 65 T. de Sousa came in and Y. Borges Sanches went out., at minute 81 A. Dardari came in and E. Muratovic went out., at minute 81 F. Bohnert came in and Mica Pinto went out., at minute 89 M. Olesen came in and E. de Pina Duarte dos Santos went out.
Substitutions northern ireland: at minute 69 J. Reid came in and C. Marshall went out., at minute 77 E. Toal came in and R. McConville went out., at minute 77 C. Bradley came in and J. Donley went out., at minute 84 I. Price came in and D. Charles went out., at minute 84 P. McNair came in and G. Saville went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Luxembourg
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Northern Ireland
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