O'Neill debut ends in defeat

29 February 2012 22:16

Michael O'Neill's first match in charge of Northern Ireland ended in a 3-0 defeat as a deflected effort and two late goals gave Norway a comfortable victory at Windsor Park.

Things started brightly enough, with the hosts having the best of the first period only to go behind a minute before the break after Sammy Clingan diverted Nordtveit's shot past Lee Camp.

Tarik Elyounoussi then doubled the winning margin with a neat shot in turn and Espen Ruud's volley sealed it in added time.

Source: PA