Match Analysis: Northern Ireland vs Romania
Northern Ireland vs Romania ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Northern Ireland and Romania played out a 1-1 draw.
Goals: Liam Boyce (Northern Ireland, 56'), Eric Bicfalvi (Romania, 81').
Northern Ireland had 40% possession to Romania's 60%, with 10.00 shots to 7.00.
L. Boyce (Northern Ireland) was the standout performer, rated 7.5.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Northern Ireland
Starting lineups and substitutes
Northern Ireland
Formation 3-5-2 · Coach: I. Baraclough
Starting XI
- 1Bailey Peacock-FarrellG
- 5Jonny EvansD
- 7Matthew KennedyM
- 9Liam BoyceF
- 13Alistair McCannM
- 14Stuart DallasM
- 17Paddy McNairM
- 19Michael SmithM
- 20Craig CathcartD
- 21Josh MagennisF
- 22Daniel BallardD
Substitutes (9)
Romania
Formation 3-4-3 · Coach: M. Rădoi
Starting XI
- 2Valentin CrețuM
- 3Alin ToșcaD
- 5Ionuț NedelcearuD
- 6Iulian CristeaD
- 7Denis AlibecF
- 8Dan NistorM
- 12Ciprian TătărușanuG
- 18Răzvan MarinM
- 19Florin TănaseF
- 20Dennis ManF
- 22Mário CamoraM
Substitutes (12)
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
L. Boyce
Rating 7.5 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
E. Bicfalvi
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
P. McNair
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
A. McCann
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
F. Tănase
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
R. Marin
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Northern Ireland vs Romania match analysis
Review Northern Ireland 1-1 Romania with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from UEFA Nations League.