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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Playoffs
Nov 9, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
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0-1
FT(HT: 0-0)
Rodriguez (58' pen.)
Reaction
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Referee: 'I was wrong to give Switzerland a penalty versus Northern Ireland'
Referee Ovidiu Hategan says that he was wrong to award Switzerland a penalty - which proved to be decisive - in their World Cup playoff with Northern Ireland.Jan 11, 12:18
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Northern Ireland's Corry Evans apologises for wife's controversial tweet
Northern Ireland star Corry Evans issues an apology over an offensive tweet sent by his wife in the wake of the team's defeat to Switzerland.Nov 10, 19:50
Corry Evans: 'Penalty call awarded against Northern Ireland was disgraceful'
Northern Ireland's Corry Evans admits that he is "absolutely gutted" after a controversial penalty was awarded against him in his nation's 1-0 defeat to Switzerland. Nov 10, 10:12
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Xherdan Shaqiri: 'Switzerland worthy winners against Northern Ireland'
Xherdan Shaqiri does not know whether Switzerland deserved to win a penalty against Northern Ireland but believes that his side were worthy of their victory at Windsor Park.Nov 9, 22:33
Michael O'Neill "staggered" by controversial penalty decision
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill admits that he is "staggered" by the decision to award Switzerland a penalty in their World Cup playoff first leg.Nov 9, 22:18
The Match
Match Report
Switzerland edge into pole position for a place at the 2018 World Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in Thursday's playoff first leg at Windsor Park.
Build-up
Xherdan Shaqiri: 'Switzerland are better than Northern Ireland'
Winger Xherdan Shaqiri claims that Switzerland possess more quality in their squad than World Cup playoff opponents Northern Ireland.Nov 9, 16:58
Josh Magennis: 'Northern Ireland will handle pressure'
Forward Josh Magennis says that Northern Ireland will handle the pressure which comes with facing Switzerland in the World Cup playoffs.Nov 9, 11:44
Steven Davis ready for midfield battle against Switzerland
Steven Davis acknowledges the quality that Switzerland possess, but insists that Northern Ireland can exploit their weaknesses and make it through to Russia 2018.Nov 8, 10:51
Michael O'Neill wants Northern Ireland playoff tie to be "close"
Northern Ireland need their World Cup play-off tie against Switzerland to be "close", according to manager Michael O'Neill.Nov 5, 15:06
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