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Northern Ireland 0-2 Iceland: Northern Ireland ‘still in the tie’ despite first leg loss – Tanya Oxtoby

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby says her side are “still in the tie” despite losing 2-0 to Iceland in the home leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off.

It was a dominant display from Thorsteinn Halldorsson’s side, who went ahead on 31 minutes when Glodis Viggosdottir nodded Karolina Vilhjalmsdottir’s free-kick past Jackie Burns.

Despite Northern Ireland defending resolutely during open play, they continued to struggle with set-pieces in the second half with Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir heading home another free-kick in the 75th minute.

“We don’t celebrate defeat, but the performance was exceptional,” said Oxtoby.

“We have to celebrate that. I think the way in which the players executed the gameplan, we haven’t conceded from open play.

“The first one [goal] is frustrating because I think it’s really preventable from our point of view, but we’ll learn from that.

“It’s 2-0, we’re still in the tie. There are improvements to be made, but, overall, I’m really proud of the group.”


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