Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Northern Ireland vs Cyprus

Northern Ireland vs Cyprus ended 2-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Nations League 2022-06-12 13:00 Windsor Park League C - 4
Full Time
Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

P. McNair71'
J. Evans90+3'
2 - 2
Final score
Cyprus

Cyprus

32'A. Kakoullis
51'A. Kakoullis
Team pageNorthern Ireland CompetitionUEFA Nations League Team pageCyprus
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Northern Ireland and Cyprus played out a 2-2 draw.

Goals: A. Kakoullis (Cyprus, 32'), A. Kakoullis (Cyprus, 51'), P. McNair (Northern Ireland, 71'), J. Evans (Northern Ireland, 90+3').

Northern Ireland had 60% possession to Cyprus's 40%, with 19.00 shots to 6.00.

A. Kakoullis (Cyprus) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

32'
A. KakoullisC. Kyriakou
Cyprus
46'
Out: I. PittasIn: A. Panagiotou Filiotis
Cyprus
51'
A. KakoullisM. Tzionis
Cyprus
58'
Out: M. TzionisIn: F. Papoulis
Cyprus
59'
Out: S. CharlesIn: J. Thompson
Northern Ireland
59'
Out: S. LaveryIn: G. Whyte
Northern Ireland
68'
Steven DavisYellow Card
Northern Ireland
68'
Konstantinos LaifisYellow Card
Cyprus
69'
Out: K. LaffertyIn: D. Charles
Northern Ireland
69'
Out: C. McMenaminIn: N. McGinn
Northern Ireland
69'
Out: B. SpencerIn: C. Bradley
Northern Ireland
69'
Out: K. LaifisIn: N. Ioannou
Cyprus
71'
P. McNairNormal Goal
Northern Ireland
78'
Out: A. KakoullisIn: F. Katelaris
Cyprus
90+3'
J. EvansD. Charles
Northern Ireland
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Northern Ireland
Statistic
Cyprus
60%
Possession
40%
19
Total Shots
6
7
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
2
2
Blocked Shots
2
14
Shots Inside Box
3
5
Shots Outside Box
3
4
Corners
0
0
Offsides
2
9
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
539
Total Passes
370
430
Accurate Passes
259
0
Goalkeeper Saves
5
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
A. Kakoullis
Cyprus

A. Kakoullis

Rating 8.3 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

3
Northern Ireland

P. McNair

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

4
Northern Ireland

D. Charles

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

5
Northern Ireland

J. Evans

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

6
Northern Ireland

J. Thompson

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

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Prediction vs actual result

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Northern Ireland vs Cyprus match analysis

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