Northern Ireland faced off against Scotland in a U17 Euro qualifier in Belfast, showcasing their skills and emerging victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. The match took place at Seaview Stadium on 29th October 2024.
The game started off cautiously, with Scotland missing an early chance to take the lead. However, it was Northern Ireland who struck first blood with Paul McGovern scoring a powerful header off a corner. Scotland quickly responded with Fletcher Boyd finding the back of the net to level the score at 1-1.
In the second half, Northern Ireland came out strong with Darragh McCann scoring a fantastic goal to put his team ahead. McGovern added to the lead with another goal, sealing the victory for his team at 3-1. Despite some valiant efforts from Scotland, they were unable to overcome the Northern Ireland defense.
The Northern Ireland U17s displayed dominance in possession throughout the game, creating several scoring opportunities. Scotland’s goalkeeper, Alastair Graham, made some impressive saves to keep the scoreline from widening further. The match ended with Northern Ireland emerging as the deserving winners.
In addition to this match, the Round 1 Group 8 four-team mini tournament of the UEFA U17 Euro 2025 qualifiers is being hosted in Belfast and Larne. Northern Ireland’s head coach, Andy Waterworth, has selected a strong squad for the upcoming matches against Republic of Ireland and Lithuania.
Looking ahead, Northern Ireland will face off against the Republic of Ireland in their next match, while Scotland will take on Lithuania. Fans can catch the action live at Seaview Stadium, with free entry to both matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to Round 2 League A, with a chance to qualify for the finals next summer.
Overall, Northern Ireland’s victory over Scotland was a testament to their skill and determination on the field. The team displayed great teamwork and composure to secure a well-deserved win in front of their home crowd.
