GALLERY: Northern Ireland fans in Astana to watch UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Kazakhstan
Johnny Morton
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A number of Northern Ireland fans made the long trip to Kazakhstan for their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Michael O’Neill’s side fell behind in the first-half to a Maksim Samorodov strike and it ended 1-0 to the hosts, who moved level on points with Group H leaders Finland.
For Northern Ireland, it’s their fifth consecutive UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying defeat following an opening 2-0 victory over San Marino in March.
They’re next in action when San Marino and Slovenia visit Windsor Park in October.
Northern Ireland fans watching on (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Two Northern Ireland fans watching on in Astana (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fans in Astana (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fans in Astana (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fans in the stadium (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fans pose for a photo ahead of the match (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fans (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fan fully kitted out in a great suit ahead of kick-off in Astana! (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
Northern Ireland fans creating the atmosphere in Astana (Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye)
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