Trai Hume of Northern Ireland celebrates scoring his team's second goal wiht teammates Daniel Ballard and Shea Charles during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Northern Ireland and Slovakia
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N. Ireland boost WC hopes with win over Slovakia

Trai Hume's first Northern Ireland goal helped them to a 2-0 win over Slovakia which keeps their World Cup qualifying campaign on track.
Oct 10, 2025, 06:22 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Northern Ireland
Slovakia
  • KO
  • 18
  • HT
  • 60
  • 63
  • 71
  • 76
  • 81
  • 82
  • 85
  • 89
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Northern Ireland 2, Slovakia 0.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Northern Ireland 2, Slovakia 0.
90'+7'
Foul by Norbert Gyömbér (Slovakia).
Match Stats
NIRSVK
Possession
37.8%
62.237.8
62.2%
Shots on Goal
4
2
Shot Attempts
11
7
Yellow Cards
2
0
Corner Kicks
6
4
Saves
2
4