Atcheson scores, sent off as Northern Ireland defeats Guinea 1-0

Tom Atcheson scored and was sent off as Northern Ireland secured a 1-0 victory against Guinea during a friendly match in La Linea, Spain. Atcheson netted the only goal in the ninth minute after connecting with Isaac Price's cross. Despite being reduced to ten men when Atcheson received a red card in the 72nd minute, Northern Ireland held on for their first win since November. The youthful squad, with an average age of 22.1, included debuts for Kieran Morrison and Ceadach O'Neill. Following this match, Northern Ireland prepares to face France in Lille on Monday.

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