Michael O’Neill’s first home game back as Northern Ireland boss ends in defeat

DEFEAT: Michael O’Neill suffered defeat on his return to Windsor Park. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland could not produce a performance to match the occasion as Michael O’Neill’s first home game back at Windsor Park ended in a 1-0 defeat to Finland.

After Thursday’s 2-0 win over San Marino, this was a more sobering night against stronger opposition, and a result which deals a significant blow to hopes of reaching Euro 2024 even at this early stage of the campaign.