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Controversial penalty fuels Switzerland win

Switzerland snatched an important 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the first leg of their World Cup playoff in Belfast on Thursday.
May 17, 2023, 12:38 am - PA Sport

Match Timeline

Northern Ireland
Switzerland
  • KO
  • 5
  • HT
  • 52
  • 57
  • 58
  • 65
  • 77
  • 78
  • 83
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'+5'
Match ends, Northern Ireland 0, Switzerland 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Northern Ireland 0, Switzerland 1.
90'+4'
Offside, Switzerland. Admir Mehmedi tries a through ball, but Stephan Lichtsteiner is caught offside.
Match Stats
NIRSUI
Possession
35.6%
64.435.6
64.4%
Shots on Goal
0
2
Shot Attempts
5
16
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
1
4
Saves
1
0