FIFA World Cup 2018: Azerbaijan 0-1 Northern Ireland

FIFA World Cup 2018: Azerbaijan 0-1 Northern Ireland

Stuart Dallas struck an injury-time winner as Northern Ireland beat Azerbaijan in a World Cup qualifier to boost their hopes of making the finals, BBC reports.

The midfielder fired low into the net in a hot and humid Baku after the hosts squandered three good openings.

Ramil Sheydaev fired over when clear through in the first half before Afran Ismayilov wasted two opportunities.

NI withstood pressure before Dallas scored and they are now four points clear in second place in Group C.

Azerbaijan looked the more likely to score a late goal but they were punished as Dallas fired home from a Jonny Evans pass.

Northern Ireland have increased the gap on third-placed Czech Republic, who were held to a 1-1 by Norway in Oslo, and are on course for a play-off spot.

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