Oxtoby: NI 'still in the tie' despite first-leg loss
Summary
Northern Ireland's women's football team lost 2-0 to Iceland in the first leg of their Nations League play-off. Despite the defeat, manager Tanya Oxtoby remains optimistic, highlighting the team's strong performance and resilience under pressure.Key Facts
- Northern Ireland lost 2-0 to Iceland in a Nations League play-off match.
- Iceland's Glodis Viggosdottir and Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir scored the goals.
- Northern Ireland struggled with set-pieces but defended well in open play.
- Manager Tanya Oxtoby praised the team's effort and remains optimistic for the second leg.
- Key players Simone Magill, Laura Rafferty, Ellie Mason, and Brenna McPartlan missed the game due to injury, and Rebecca Holloway was suspended.
- The team, ranked 44th in FIFA rankings, had several attempts on goal but did not score.
- The second leg of the play-off is scheduled for the following Tuesday.
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