Header sinks NI, Norway next as countdown continues to Slovakia showdown

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Northern Ireland slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Austria in Sunday night's Nations League game at Windsor Park.

A first-half header from Michael Gregoritsch was enough to give the visitors victory.

It was an improved performance by Ian Baraclough's men after the break and Liam Boyce came close near the end:

The main highlight of the night was the return of supporters to the National Stadium:

Northern Ireland remain bottom of their Nations League group with one point from three matches. 

Next up is Wednesday's trip to Norway, who beat Romania 4-0 on Sunday with Erling Braut Haaland helping himself to a hat-trick.

So a tough test ahead this week, but the focus remains firmly on the Euro play-off decider against Slovakia in Belfast next month. 

Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland were hit with another Covid blow before their game on Sunday afternoon:

That's how it started - it ended like this:

 

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