Northern Ireland records 1-0 win over Guinea in friendly match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Northern Ireland secured a 1-0 victory against Guinea in an international friendly on June 4, 2026. Tom Atcheson, making his first start, scored the game's only goal in the ninth minute but was sent off with a red card in the second half. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Northern Ireland managed to hold on for the win. Manager Michael O'Neill praised the team's character and utilized the match to provide minutes to younger players, including two making their senior debuts. The team will travel to Lille for their final preparation against France ahead of the World Cup.
- •Tom Atcheson scored on his first start for Northern Ireland.
- •Atcheson received a red card in the second half.
- •Northern Ireland gave debuts to Kieran Morrison and Ceadach O'Neill.
- •Team will face France on June 6 as final preparation ahead of the World Cup.
- •O'Neill highlighted the importance of team character and togetherness.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — NI 'showed great character' in Guinea win - O'Neill
- 7:35 PMBBC Sport — NI showed great character in Guinea win - O'Neill
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Tom Atcheson's red card during his side's 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly "killed the game".
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Tom Atcheson's red card during his side's 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly "killed the game".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 7:35 PMNI 'showed great character' in Guinea win - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Tom Atcheson's red card during his side's 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly "killed the game".
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 7:35 PMNI showed great character in Guinea win - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Tom Atcheson's red card during his side's 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly "killed the game".
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