In a thrilling Nations League match, Northern Ireland came from behind to defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-2 at Inver Park. After taking an early lead, they fell behind in the second half with two quick goals from their opponents. However, captain Simone Magill scored a late double to clinch the victory. Coach Tanya Oxtoby highlighted her team's resilience and belief while expressing frustration over missed opportunities earlier in the game. Despite the ups and downs, this win marked a significant milestone for Northern Ireland in the competition.
Northern Ireland boss Tanya Oxtoby praised her team's resilience as they came from behind to clinch a 3-2 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League.
Oxtoby emphasized the key role of character in her team's comeback, stating that belief is something difficult to teach, but her players had it in abundance.
Despite the victory, Oxtoby expressed frustration at her team's earlier squandered opportunities and admitted they created their own downfall by conceding two quick goals.
Reflecting on the match, Oxtoby mentioned that although the goalkeeper made some remarkable saves, the game should have already been secured by halftime.
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