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Romania 2-0 Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland's perfect start to Euro 2016 qualifying came crashing down in Romania after Paul Papp ended their brave resistance with a second-half brace.

Despite taking maximum points from their first three matches, including away wins in Hungary and Greece, Michael O'Neill's men were under siege for the entirety of the encounter.

Yet their backs-to-the-wall defence looked as though it would yield a vital draw until right-back Papp struck in the 74th and 79th minutes to seal a 2-0 win for the new...

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Nov 13, 2014

Iordanescu: Northern Ireland game most important of the year

Romania coach Anghel Iordanescu admits surprise over Northern Ireland's form as the top two in Euro 2016 qualifying Group F prepare to meet in Bucharest.

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Romania bring Anghel Iordanescu back to coach in Euro 2016 qualifiers

Anghel Iordanescu will return for a third stint as coach of Romania.

BUCHAREST, Romania -- The Romanian football federation has named Anghel Iordanescu as Romania's coach for a third time in a bid to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals.

Iordanescu, 64, will lead Romania in a home qualifier against Northern Ireland on Nov. 14, the federation said Monday announcing he had been appointed for a one-year contract.

He first coached Romania from 1993 to 1998, leading it to the quarterfinals in the 1994 World Cup, and then from 2002 to 2004. He replaces Victor Piturca, who...

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Victor Piturca quits Romania for Al Ittihad

Victor Piturca had been in his third spell in charge of the Romanian national team.

Victor Piturca has resigned as Romania coach in order to take charge at Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad.

Piturca's decision comes after Romania's 2-0 win over Finland on Tuesday moved them up to second place in Group F of the Euro 2016 qualifiers ahead of next month's meeting with group leaders Northern Ireland.

"The Romanian Football Federation and Victor Piturca have cancelled today, Oct. 16 2014, by mutual consent, the contract for the post of coach of the Romanian national team and the contracts...

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Bogdan Stancu notches two goals to lift Romania past Finland

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Romania remained unbeaten in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign and moved up to second in Group F as Bogdan Stancu's second-half goals handed 10-man Finland their first defeat.

Both sides entered the clash at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium with four points after their opening two games, but Genclerbirligi striker Stancu's goals after 54 and 83 minutes ensured the visitors claimed a 2-0 win on Wednesday.

Following a first half where neither side pushed the tempo and chances were limited to long-distance...

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