Greece 3 Northern Ireland 1 ratings: Shayne Lavery stands out on otherwise forgettable night in Athens

Northern Eire’s Nations League marketing campaign got here to an finish with a 3-1 loss to Greece in Athens in one other below-par efficiency.

Shayne Lavery acquired Northern Eire’s solely aim of the night and was the stand-out man, nevertheless there have been few different shiny spots for Ian Baraclough to mirror on.

Graham Luney charges the shows...

Beginning XI

BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL – 5

Did not take care of cross for the primary aim. Will really feel he may have prevented third as effectively nevertheless it was struck with actual venom.

CONOR BRADLEY – 6

You'll be able to see how a lot his recreation has developed however there's room for enchancment. Restricted alternatives for link-up play.

JONNY EVANS – 6

Proud evening for the centurion, he was at all times alert to hazard. Particular milestone, not an event he'll bear in mind with affection.

PADDY McNAIR – 6

Taking part in on proper of a again three, was crushed together with Peacock-Farrell for aim. Couldn’t decide killer move from set-piece.

TOM FLANAGAN – 6

Disciplined and composed, went about his enterprise quietly and successfully. One excellent intervention after the break.

JAMAL LEWIS – 6

Extra essential recreation time for the Newcastle man. He was caught out on events however confirmed some good touches.

STEVEN DAVIS – 6

Fantastic supply for Lavery’s aim however responsible of giving freely ball for second. Influened waned in second half however was not alone.

ALI McCANN – 6

Again in from the beginning, did tidy work within the midfield. Confirmed loads of graft and aggression however pissed off determine after break.

JORDAN THOMPSON – 6

Restored to beginning line-up, he lasted solely seven minutes after taking a nasty blow to the face. Very unlucky harm early on.

SHAYNE LAVERY – 7

Blackpool man confirmed incredible motion and a neat end for the aim. House aspect struggled to deal with his bodily energy.

JOSH MAGENNIS – 6

One formidable effort from his personal half, typical industrious efficiency earlier than he made method for McMenamin on 77 minutes.

Substitutions

George Saville (for Thompson, 9 minutes) – 6

Gavin Whyte (for Lavery, 67 minutes) – 6

Dion Charles (for Bradley, 67 minutes) – 6

Conor McMenamin (for Magennis, 77 minutes) – 6

Shane Ferguson (for Lewis, 77 minutes) – 6

Subs not used: Shea Charles, Southwood, Brown, Lane, Corry Evans, Hazard, Balmer.


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