Match report

Belarus Draws 0-0 with Northern Ireland in UEFA Nations League

Belarus
Belarus
0–0
FT
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Oct 12, 2024

Belarus and Northern Ireland battled to a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Nations League encounter. Both teams showcased defensive resilience, with neither side able to capitalize on the few chances they created. Belarus faced challenges with multiple yellow cards and substitutions, while Northern Ireland managed to keep their composure and maintain a strong defensive line.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Belarus 0 - 0 Northern Ireland
  • • K. Pechenin (Belarus) received a yellow card at 18'
  • • Sergei Politevich (Belarus) received a yellow card at 41'
  • • E. Toal (Northern Ireland) received a yellow card at 43'
  • • Belarus made multiple substitutions in the second half: Y. Kovalev (64'), E. Shikavka (64'), Evgeni Yablonski (75'), D. Antilevskiy (75'), Nikita Korzun (90')
  • • Northern Ireland also made multiple substitutions: J. Lewis (67'), C. Marshall (67'), J. Reid (76'), G. Saville (83'), I. Price (83')

Lineups

Belarus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 F. Lapoukhov (G)
  • 20 Z. Volkov (D)
  • 6 S. Politevich (D)
  • 3 P. Zabelin (D)
  • 19 Y. Kovalev (M)
  • 14 E. Yablonskiy (M)
  • 9 M. Ebong (M)
  • 2 K. Pechenin (M)
  • 23 D. Antilevskiy (F)
  • 15 N. Korzun (F)
  • 7 E. Shikavka (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Karpovich
  • 18 G. Barkovskiy
  • 21 V. Klimovich
  • 10 A. Kontsevoy
  • 8 V. Bocherov
  • 5 D. Polyakov
  • 12 P. Pavlyuchenko
  • 4 E. Parkhomenko
  • 1 M. Plotnikov
  • 22 V. Pigas
  • 17 V. Gromyko

Northern Ireland

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 P. Charles (G)
  • 5 T. Hume (D)
  • 17 P. McNair (D)
  • 4 E. Toal (D)
  • 2 C. Bradley (M)
  • 14 I. Price (M)
  • 19 S. Charles (M)
  • 6 G. Saville (M)
  • 3 J. Lewis (M)
  • 9 J. Reid (F)
  • 8 C. Marshall (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 B. Spencer
  • 10 D. Charles
  • 7 L. Bonis
  • 16 A. McCann
  • 11 P. Smyth
  • 21 J. Magennis
  • 15 J. Thompson
  • 23 C. Pym
  • 13 B. Lyons
  • 1 L. Southwood
  • 22 C. Brown
  • 18 C. Boyd-Munce

Timeline

  1. Belarus
    18' Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    K. Pechenin

    Foul

  2. Belarus
    41' Belarus Card · Yellow Card
    Sergei Politevich

    Foul

  3. Northern Ireland
    43' Northern Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    E. Toal

    Foul

  4. Belarus
    64' Belarus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Kovalev · On: S. Karpovich
  5. Belarus
    64' Belarus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Shikavka · On: G. Barkovskiy
  6. Northern Ireland
    67' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lewis · On: Brodie Spencer
  7. Northern Ireland
    67' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Marshall · On: D. Charles
  8. Belarus
    75' Belarus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Evgeni Yablonski · On: V. Klimovich
  9. Belarus
    75' Belarus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Antilevskiy · On: A. Kontsevoy
  10. Northern Ireland
    76' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Reid · On: L. Bonis
  11. Northern Ireland
    83' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Saville · On: Alistair McCann
  12. Northern Ireland
    83' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Price · On: P. Smyth
  13. Belarus
    90' Belarus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nikita Korzun · On: Valeri Bocherov

Match Stats

Stat Belarus Northern Ireland
Fouls 16 18
Pass Accuracy 76% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 312 485
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 236 406
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Belarus's early yellow cards to K. Pechenin and Sergei Politevich at 18' and 41' respectively set a defensive tone for the match.
  • ▸ Northern Ireland's E. Toal received a yellow card at 43', which could have influenced the team's tactical approach in the second half.
  • ▸ The multiple substitutions from both teams in the second half signaled a shift in tactics, with Belarus and Northern Ireland trying to find a breakthrough.