Women's Nations League: Maxwell's late equaliser secures big point for Northern Ireland
Still all to play for after 1-1 draw with Hungary at Seaview
Northern Ireland kept their hopes alive in the UEFA Women's Nations League after they drew 1-1 with Hungary last night (Tuesday) in Belfast.
Danielle Maxwell sealed a crucial point for Tanya Oxtoby's side after she scored an impressive equaliser with just 11 minutes left to play at Seaview.
It was the Cliftonville winger's first international goal.
On 34 minutes Northern Ireland had their best chance of the first half. Demi Vance swung in a corner which hit captain Nadene Caldwell and fell to Sarah McFadden whose shot on the turn went inches past the post.
The draw means they still have a chance of finishing in second place in Group B1. They currently sit just 1 point behind Hungary.
Northern Ireland’s final two games in the group are away to Albania, who have just one point on the board to date, and at home to the Republic.
They will face the Albanians on 1 December and the Republic in Belfast on 5 December to complete their Nations League campaign.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's draw meant that the Republic ended up as group winners - with two games to spare.
They won 1-0 away to Albania and secured promotion to League A as a result.
In the process they have clinched at least a Euro playoff.
NORTHERN IRELAND TEAM: Shannon Turner, Caragh Hamilton, Demi Vance, Sarah McFadden, Laura Rafferty, Nadene Caldwell (captain), Chloe McCarron, Megan Bell, Simone Magill, Danielle Maxwell, Lauren Wade.
Substitutes: (used) Marissa Callaghan, Rebecca McKenna, Joely Andrews; (unused) Rachael Norney, Lilie Woods, Ellie Mason, Rachel Furness, Caitlin McGuinness, Kelsie Burrows, Emily Wilson, Kerry Beattie, Abbie Magee.