We were 'shafted' by penalty decision, says Northern Ireland's Oliver Norwood

Midfielder Oliver Norwood was in no doubt where to lay the blame after Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching a first World Cup in 32 years extinguished tonight.

The Northern Irish valiantly fell short in their play-off with Switzerland, though ultimately not because of what happened in a 0-0 draw in Basel today, but due to a contentious penalty decision three days earlier that may haunt some of his team forever.