Battling Northern Ireland Under-21s edged out by Greece at Mourneview Park
Anestis Mythou scored the only goal as Greece held off late Northern Ireland pressure and finished runners-up behind Germany.
- Northern Ireland Under-21s ended their European Championship qualification campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Greece at Mourneview Park in the final Group F match. Striker Anestis Mythou scored the decisive goal with a first-half header.
- Greece entered needing victory to challenge Germany for the group lead, though Germany secured top spot with a 2-0 win over Georgia. Northern Ireland had already confirmed their third-place finish.
- Mythou's header from a Noa Alen corner broke the deadlock on 32 minutes. Braiden Graham and Josh Briggs tested goalkeeper Dimitrios Monastirlis, but Northern Ireland remained unable to find an equalizer.
- Manager Tommy Wright stated he was "particularly proud" of the squad's third-place finish, emphasizing the value of competitive experience against top European youth players for their development.
- The young squad will build on this campaign after finishing with 14 points. Greece advances as group runners-up, while Northern Ireland prepares for future cycles following this disciplined performance.
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Northern Ireland Under-21s lost narrowly against Greece in Lurgan as Tommy Wright's side brought their UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign to a close.
Northern Ireland’s Under-21s signed off their UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Greece at Mourneview Park in Lurgan on Tuesday.
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