Northern Ireland Women’s U-19s denied late winner by Hungary | OneFootball

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Northern Ireland’s U-19s drew 1-1 with Hungary in a friendly international at Ballyclare Comrades FC on Sunday 14 July.

Head coach Gail Redmond chose a 20-strong squad, as she began to integrate several new players ahead of Euro qualifiers in late autumn.

Hungary took the lead on 17 minutes, Fanni Murar clipping the ball home from close range.

Northern Ireland drew level just after the half-hour mark, a Sofie Keenan free-kick was met by captain Faye Loughran and she slotted the ball home.

On the stroke of half-time Hungary keeper Dora Ascher made a fine fingertip save to keep out a Keenan free-kick.

Northern Ireland U-19s’ starting XI versus Hungary. (Bob Hall Sports Photography)

Kate Smith produced a superb save to repel a rocket from Eszter Csaki, while at the other end Ascher denied both Rhianna Breen and Rebecca Mann a winner.

Northern Ireland face hosts Spain, plus Belgium and Iceland in the 2024-25 UEFA Women’s U-19 Euro Qualifying Round 1 at the end of November.

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