Match report

Luxembourg 2–2 Northern Ireland: UEFA Nations League Match Ends in Thriller

Luxembourg
Luxembourg
2–2
FT
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Nov 18, 2024

Luxembourg staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Northern Ireland in a pulsating UEFA Nations League match. Northern Ireland, led by goals from I. Price and C. Bradley, took an early lead, but Luxembourg fought back with goals from Seid Korač and Gerson Rodrigues to level the match. This result highlights the resilience and determination of both teams in what was a highly entertaining game.

Key Facts

  • • I. Price scored the first goal for Northern Ireland at minute 19
  • • C. Bradley added another goal for Northern Ireland at minute 50
  • • Seid Korač scored for Luxembourg at minute 72
  • • Gerson Rodrigues equalized for Luxembourg at minute 75
  • • Brodie Spencer and Trai Hume received yellow cards for Northern Ireland
  • • Northern Ireland had multiple substitutions including Alistair McCann and Ethan Galbraith

Lineups

Luxembourg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Pereira Cardoso (G)
  • 2 S. Korač (D)
  • 13 D. Carlson (D)
  • 17 M. Pinto (D)
  • 18 L. Jans (M)
  • 16 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 8 C. Martins (M)
  • 4 F. Bohnert (M)
  • 9 D. Sinani (F)
  • 6 T. Moreira (F)
  • 10 G. Rodrigues (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Olesen
  • 3 E. Mahmutović
  • 12 R. Schon
  • 5 A. Curci
  • 22 M. Martins
  • 23 L. Fox
  • 7 L. Gerson
  • 14 K. D'Anzico
  • 20 T. Rupil
  • 15 E. Džogović
  • 11 M. Omosanya
  • 21 S. Thill

Northern Ireland

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 P. Charles (G)
  • 5 T. Hume (D)
  • 4 D. Ballard (D)
  • 18 R. McConville (D)
  • 2 C. Bradley (M)
  • 16 A. McCann (M)
  • 19 S. Charles (M)
  • 20 B. Spencer (M)
  • 7 E. Galbraith (F)
  • 14 I. Price (F)
  • 10 D. Charles (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 G. Saville
  • 9 J. Reid
  • 11 P. Smyth
  • 22 J. Devenny
  • 13 B. Lyons
  • 21 J. Magennis
  • 15 J. Thompson
  • 12 L. Southwood
  • 8 C. Marshall
  • 3 K. Balmer
  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell
  • 17 L. Bonis

Timeline

  1. Northern Ireland
    19' Northern Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Price · Assist: S. Charles
  2. Northern Ireland
    41' Northern Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    Brodie Spencer

    Foul

  3. Northern Ireland
    50' Northern Ireland Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bradley · Assist: I. Price
  4. Luxembourg
    56' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mica Pinto · On: M. Olesen
  5. Luxembourg
    56' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Barreiro · On: Enes Mahmutović
  6. Luxembourg
    72' Luxembourg Goal · Normal Goal
    Seid Korać · Assist: D. Sinani
  7. Luxembourg
    74' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Pereira Cardoso · On: Ralph Schon
  8. Luxembourg
    74' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Florian Bohnert · On: Alessio Curci
  9. Luxembourg
    75' Luxembourg Goal · Normal Goal
    Gerson Rodrigues
  10. Northern Ireland
    76' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alistair McCann · On: G. Saville
  11. Northern Ireland
    76' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Charles · On: J. Reid
  12. Northern Ireland
    80' Northern Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    Trai Hume

    Argument

  13. Luxembourg
    82' Luxembourg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Carlson · On: Marvin Martins
  14. Northern Ireland
    89' Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ethan Galbraith · On: P. Smyth
  15. Northern Ireland
    90'+2 Northern Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Price · On: J. Devenny

Match Stats

Stat Luxembourg Northern Ireland
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 9
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 405 340
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 333 271
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Northern Ireland took an early two-goal lead with strikes from I. Price and C. Bradley, setting the tone for a dominant start
  • ▸ Luxembourg's introduction of substitutes Mica Pinto and L. Barreiro in the 56th minute changed the game's momentum, leading to two quick goals and a spirited comeback