Northern Ireland dominated the early proceedings and it wasn’t long until they went in front, with Rebecca Bassett breaking the deadlock on the 13th minute with a good finish just outside the box.
In the half dominated by Northern Ireland, there were chances to extend their lead through Caitlin Hamilton, Rebecca Bassett and Abbie Magee however the side were unable to extend the lead and went into the break one goal up.
The second half started in the same way with Northern Ireland pressing high up in the Cyprus half. It wasn’t long until the side doubled their lead through Caitlin Hamilton who timed her run to perfection to meet an in-swinging corner and head home.
As the half progressed Northern Ireland still pushed to increase their lead and scored their third through and brilliant finish from Sarah Connolly from outside the box.
It was a game of great finishes and Northern Ireland’s fourth goal was another spectacular strike from Emma McMaster. Northern Ireland play Cyprus again this Thursday at the Riada Stadium, Ballymoney KO 12am.
Northern Ireland U-19s: McCaughtry, Moore, Robson, Hamilton, White, McMaster, Orr, Beattie, Bassett, Connolly, Magee. Subs: Callaghan, Coppel, Mackin, Burns, McDaniel, Downey
Source / photo – irishfa.com
