"Tomas Bobcek's 91st-minute winner condemned Northern Ireland to defeat and set Slovakia up for a winner-takes-all decider with Germany in 2026 World Cup qualifying on a night when the visitors secured a play-off place courtesy of other results. Croatia's victory at home to the Faroe Islands means Michael O'Neill's side will contest a two-legged decider to reach next year's tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico because they will be one of the highest-placing Nations League group winners in European qualifying."
"Slovakia, who must win in Germany on Monday to avoid the play-offs, had a Lukas Haraslin strike ruled out for offside during the second half before David Strelec found the net but was thwarted following a Video Assistant Referee review. Substitute Bobcek made amends to put the Falcons level on points with the group leaders, firing the close-range winner from Laszlo Benes' corner."
Tomas Bobcek's 91st-minute goal delivered a late Slovakia victory over Northern Ireland and set up a winner-takes-all qualifier with Germany. Croatia's win over the Faroe Islands ensured Northern Ireland qualify for the play-offs as one of the highest-placing Nations League group winners. Slovakia had a Lukas Haraslin strike ruled out for offside and saw David Strelec's goal overturned after a VAR review before Bobcek's substitute header from Laszlo Benes' corner restored the lead. Slovakia must beat Germany on Monday to avoid the play-offs. The 12 group winners qualify automatically; runners-up join four Nations League teams in play-offs.
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