Northern Ireland 3-2 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Tanya Oxtoby praises NI’s ‘resilience’ in late home win

Despite praising Northern Ireland’s character to fight back and win, Oxtoby admitted she was frustrated that they had to do so.

NI squandered a host of chances to add to their lead in the first half and were made to pay less than 60 seconds into the second half.

Emina Ekic raced from her own half, unchallenged to slot home an equaliser and just three minutes later, Marija Milinkovic fired home a superb 20-yard effort off the post after Rachel Dugdale’s clearance fell to the midfielder on the edge of the area.

“I’m disappointed that we were even in that position [falling behind], I thought we were in complete control of the game, and we were the architects of our own downfall,” added Oxtoby.

“The goalkeeper made some good saves, but the game should have been done at half-time.

“The players are disappointed, the second one is great strike, there is no doubt about it, but both of the goals are preventable.

“I thought we would get something from the game, so to take all three points is pleasing.”