Nations League: stalemate for Northern Ireland in Cyprus

Action from Cyprus v Northern Ireland
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 6th Jun 2022

Northern Ireland are still searching for their first win in the Nations League.

Last night (Sunday) Ian Baraclough's side produced a disappointing scoreless draw in Cyprus - just three days after losing at home to Greece in the opening game of the new campaign.

It means they have now gone 12 matches in the competition without a single win.

Around 600 Northern Ireland supporters made the journey to Larnaca.

NI fans Cyprus v Northern Ireland

Baraclough acknowledged the fans frustration but said they had chances to pick up all three points.

"It's difficult because you are making so many changes at times," he said. "New players are coming in and it's difficult to get that cohesion and it's frustrating, frustrating for the players, for us in the coaching team , frustrating for the fans for sure - I understand that."

NI skipper Steven Davis in action in Larnaca

Next up for Northern Ireland is Kosovo away on Thursday night followed by Cyprus at home on Sunday.