NorthernIreland

Late Evans goal completes Northern Ireland comeback in Cyprus draw

12-Jun-2022 15:38:57 | Guardian

Jonny Evans struck in injury time to rescue a draw for Northern Ireland at home to Cyprus but only after some fans had repeated their calls for the manager Ian Baraclough to go. Evans bundled the ball home in the 93rd minute as Northern Ireland came back from 2-0 down, having trailed to goals in either half from Andronikos Kakoullis before Paddy McNair offered hope in the 72nd minute.

There were chants against Baraclough on the hour mark, and though the late fightback raised home spirits, a draw was not the result Northern Ireland or their manager needed.