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20/03/2032, Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Live on National TV
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Northern Ireland Vs Netherlands

Northern Ireland play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: E Buchan (GK) , R McRoberts (CB) , D Dermott (CB) , M Moriarty (CB) , P Cary (RB) , T Higgins (LB) , J Duffy (CDM) , D Shine (CAM) , J Provan (RM) , F McGee (LM) , K McNevin (ST) And the subs are: E Boyle (CB) , T Dermott (CB) , W Magee (CM) , C MacKenna (CM) , B Sullivan (ST)

Netherlands play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: R Moenins (GK) , E Schynkele (CB) , J Ghyoodt (CB) , T Nuyts (RB) , N Annaert (LB) , P Rape (CM) , F Van Droogenbroeck (CDM) , P Willems (CDM) , P Peesmeesters (RM) , T Van de Weede (LM) , M Van de Nieuwenhuyzen (ST) And the subs are: F Ooghe (CB) , L de Beukelaer (CB) , H Neynts (CM) , V Van de Watre (CM) , R Nelis (ST)
Welcome to Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland where Northern Ireland will face Netherlands.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 18000.

1' - Northern Ireland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Mel Moriarty passes to Josh Duffy.  Josh Duffy passes to Dale Shine.  Dale Shine plays a long ball to Josh Duffy.  Josh Duffy passes to Kieran McNevin.  Kieran McNevin takes the ball past Judocus Ghyoodt with a turn of pace.  

6' - Kieran McNevin spots a run from Jamie Provan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Jamie Provan has strayed offside!  

8' - Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen slides the ball to Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck sees a run from Piet Peesmeesters.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Piet Peesmeesters is able to take the ball.  Piet Peesmeesters attempts the cutback and the ball reaches Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

13' - Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen spots a run from Piet Peesmeesters.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Piet Peesmeesters takes the ball.  Piet Peesmeesters attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Piet Peesmeesters for Netherlands!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

14' - Northern Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Dave Dermott plays the ball to Dale Shine.  Dale Shine passes to Tobias Higgins.  Tobias Higgins plays a long ball to Dave Dermott.  Dave Dermott finds Josh Duffy with a short pass.  Josh Duffy speeds past Pat Willems.  

19' - Josh Duffy curves the ball into the box and finds Jamie Provan.  Jamie Provan directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...but its over!

23' - Red Moenins plays a short pass to Judocus Ghyoodt.  Judocus Ghyoodt plays a long pass to Nick Annaert.  Nick Annaert sees a run from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen is able to take the ball.  Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Piet Peesmeesters is first to the ball...Piet Peesmeesters hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Piet Peesmeesters for Netherlands!  The keeper had no chance!

24' - Northern Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Tobias Higgins passes the ball to Dave Dermott.  Dave Dermott plays a short pass to Richard McRoberts.  Richard McRoberts finds Mel Moriarty with a long ball.  Tieleman Nuyts successfully tackles Mel Moriarty and takes the ball.  Josh Duffy dispossesses Tieleman Nuyts and takes possession.  Josh Duffy shoots from outside the area...but Red Moenins stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Josh Duffy is first to the loose ball...Josh Duffy attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

30' - Red Moenins sees a run from Paco Rape.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Paco Rape is caught offside!  

36' - Mel Moriarty plays a long pass to Richard McRoberts.  Richard McRoberts slides the ball to Fionn McGee.  Fionn McGee crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

37' - Kieran McNevin spots a run from Dale Shine.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Dale Shine runs on to the ball.  Dale Shine tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

38' - Red Moenins sees a run from Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen is caught offside!  

40' - Fionn McGee hits the ball long to Dale Shine.  Dale Shine crosses the ball, but Fiele Van Droogenbroeck intercepts the ball.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Tieleman Nuyts passes the ball to Tsane Van de Weede.  Tsane Van de Weede finds Fiele Van Droogenbroeck with a short pass.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck plays the ball to Paco Rape.  Paco Rape uses his pace to beat Dale Shine, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Netherlands.  

51' - Fiele Van Droogenbroeck passes to Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen sees Pat Willems making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Pat Willems runs on to the ball.  Pat Willems tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Pat Willems for Netherlands!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

52' - Northern Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tobias Higgins is going to be taken off.  Ethan Boyle is going to be brought on.  

56' - Paul Cary sees Dale Shine making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dale Shine is able to take the ball.  Dale Shine reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and the ball reaches Kieran McNevin.  Kieran McNevin attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dale Shine is going to be taken off.  Ciaran MacKenna is going to be brought on.  

64' - Paco Rape passes a long ball to Fiele Van Droogenbroeck.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck passes to Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen.  Paul Cary tackles Marcelino Van de Nieuwenhuyzen and takes the ball.  Paul Cary hits the ball long to Ciaran MacKenna.  Ciaran MacKenna sees a run from Fionn McGee.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Fionn McGee is able to take the ball.  Fionn McGee looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Red Moenins!  That will be a corner for  Northern Ireland.  Fionn McGee gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Jamie Provan.  Jamie Provan gets above the defence and directs a header towards the top corner...and its in! It's a nice goal from Jamie Provan for Northern Ireland!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

65' - Netherlands kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - Fiele Van Droogenbroeck successfully tackles Dave Dermott and gains possession for his team.  Netherlands try to launch a quick counter attack.  Fiele Van Droogenbroeck tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a superb goal from Fiele Van Droogenbroeck for Netherlands!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paco Rape is going to be taken off.  Viktor Van de Watre is brought on from the bench.  

74' - Northern Ireland kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eddy Schynkele will come off.  Frank Ooghe joins the game from the bench.  

77' - Piet Peesmeesters attempts to outskill Josh Duffy.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Judocus Ghyoodt is going to be taken off.  Librecht de Beukelaer is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kieran McNevin will come off.  Billy Sullivan is going to be brought on.  

82' - Mel Moriarty passes a long ball to Dave Dermott.  Dave Dermott spots a run from Ciaran MacKenna.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Ciaran MacKenna is able to take the ball.  Ciaran MacKenna looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

86' - Librecht de Beukelaer tackles Josh Duffy and gains possession for his team.  Librecht de Beukelaer chips a long ball to Nick Annaert.  Nick Annaert spots a run from Tsane Van de Weede.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Tsane Van de Weede takes the ball.  Tsane Van de Weede takes a shot towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

92' - Eoin Buchan passes to Richard McRoberts.  Richard McRoberts plays a long pass to Dave Dermott.  Dave Dermott passes the ball to Ciaran MacKenna.  Ciaran MacKenna passes to Josh Duffy.  Josh Duffy spots a run from Billy Sullivan.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Billy Sullivan runs on to the ball.  Billy Sullivan attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Billy Sullivan scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Northern Ireland player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!



The match has ended Northern Ireland 2 - 4 Netherlands.