Atcheson scores and sees red on international debut for Northern Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Tom Atcheson had a dramatic first start for Northern Ireland in a friendly against Guinea on June 5 in Cadiz. The Blackburn Rovers defender scored the only goal of the match with a header from a cross by Isaac Price in the ninth minute. However, Atcheson's night ended prematurely when he was sent off in the 72nd minute after fouling Guinea's Abdoul Karim Traore. Northern Ireland, who did not qualify for the World Cup, will face France in another friendly on June 8.
- •Atcheson scored the only goal in the 9th minute.
- •He received a red card in the 72nd minute.
- •Northern Ireland won the friendly 1-0 against Guinea.
- •The match took place in Cadiz.
- •Northern Ireland's next match is against France.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rovers defender Atcheson scores and is sent off on first international start
"Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson has an eventful first start for Northern Ireland as they beat Guinea in a friendly.
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