Nothern Ireland got their first ever victory in the European Championships after defeating Ukraine 2-0. Gareth McAuley scored the first goal in a major championship for Green and White Army since 1986. It was an odd match, as there was a match delay due to 'adverse weather conditions'. Heavy rain turned to hail, but I'm sure it was nothing Northern Ireland and Ukrainian players couldn't handle. It was an odd decision by the referee as the delay only lasted 5 or so minutes, but it didn't cool down the lads from Northern Ireland. Here are the highlights of the match via twitter:
This is already a better #NIR performance than the Poland game. Give them the points now, ref. #UKRNIR
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 16, 2016
HT between #UKR and #NIR, 0-0. Boring half if you want the truth.
— The18 (@the18soccer) June 16, 2016
Brilliant header by #McAuley! #NIR #EURO2016 https://t.co/fYcCmD0jXE
— Sport360° (@Sport360) June 16, 2016
Scenes from the Stade des Lumières in Lyon #NIRUKR pic.twitter.com/yqbXPeAn7F
— The18 (@the18soccer) June 16, 2016
If you're wearing green - go crazy. This is what it means for #NIR fans at #EURO2016! #UKRNIR pic.twitter.com/ibbuvnf2Fq
— KICK (@KICK) June 16, 2016
#NIR score their second! The atmosphere in Lyon is incredible! Add 'dreamteamfc' on Snapchat for more at #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/O5DiRI18bh
— Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) June 16, 2016
Here's @nmcginn10's goal. Where did @Josh_Magennis learn to do that! pic.twitter.com/Z5bKeveoFL
— ByTheMin Aberdeen (@ByTheMinAFC) June 16, 2016
FT:#NIR take down #UKR 2-0 to record their first ever @UEFAEURO victory.
More here: https://t.co/OccbGOdwI4 pic.twitter.com/QHTxnTCBXl— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) June 16, 2016
