Northern Ireland fail to make chances pay in frustrating Belarus stalemate

Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post in the first half.

CAPTAIN: Conor Bradley was given the Northern Ireland captain’s armband. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Northern Ireland failed to make their chances pay as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw by Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.

Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post, all in the first half, but could not find the goal that would have sent them top of League C3 as their familiar lack of cutting edge proved costly.