Northern Ireland came from behind to defeat Cyprus 2-1 and sign off their UEFA U-19 Championship qualifying by picking up their first points.
Chryso Michael opened the scoring in the 32nd minute from a free-kick, which turned out to be her team’s only effort on target.
Caitlyn Hamilton levelled 6 minutes into the second half, turning in a corner from Abbie Magee.
The game was heading for a draw until Alfie Wylie’s side won an 87th-minute penalty, which Rebecca Bassett converted.
Norway beat Portugal 2-0 in the group decider, after both had earlier booked their place in the Elite Round.
Northern Ireland: Elizabeth Hopwood, Abbie Magee (Niamh Ruddy, 76), Lauren Robson, Yasmin White, Louise McDaniel, Rebecca Bassett, Brenna McPartlan (C), Leyla McFarland, Caitlyn Hamilton, Megan Beattie (Caitlin Collighan, 46), Morgane Beggs (Chloe Atkins, 90+1)
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