Charles brothers play key roles as Northern Ireland win it at the death against Georgia

Pierce Charles guessed right to keep out a poor penalty from Paris St Germain’s Ballon d’Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 65th minute, having already made an excellent save to keep out Georges Mikautadze’s close-range shot earlier in the second half
THE BROTHERS CHARLES: Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles celebrates winning after scoring the winning goal with his brother Pierce Charles. Pic: William Cherry/Inpho

THE BROTHERS CHARLES: Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles celebrates winning after scoring the winning goal with his brother Pierce Charles. Pic: William Cherry/Inpho

Shea Charles scored a last-gasp winner after his brother Pierce saved Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s penalty as Northern Ireland began their Nations League campaign with a dramatic 1-0 win over Georgia in Tbilisi.

Pierce Charles guessed right to keep out a poor penalty from Paris St Germain’s Ballon d’Or contender in the 65th minute, having already made an excellent save to keep out Georges Mikautadze’s close-range shot earlier in the second half.

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