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Nations League: N Ireland Strike Late to Win in Georgia
Pierce Charles saved a penalty and Shea Charles scored in stoppage time as Northern Ireland earned its first away win in the competition.
- On Friday, Northern Ireland secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Georgia in their UEFA Nations League opener in Tbilisi, with midfielder Shea Charles scoring in the ninth minute of stoppage time after captain Trai Hume lifted the ball into the danger area.
- Played at Boris Paichadze National Stadium, the match was officially staged behind closed doors due to sanctions on the Georgian FA following crowd trouble last year, though organizers permitted more than 6,000 schoolchildren to attend.
- Goalkeeper Pierce Charles proved pivotal midway through the second half, diving to his left to deny a penalty from Paris St Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after a VAR review awarded the spot-kick.
- The result marks Northern Ireland's first-ever away win in the Nations League, providing crucial momentum before hosting Hungary on Monday at the National Stadium in Belfast.
- Following the late success, the squad faces a potential injury blow as defender Dan Ballard left the pitch during stoppage time after clutching his hamstring, a setback following their hard-fought triumph.
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