Northern Ireland's Kelly scores first international goal in France match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Patrick Kelly scored his first international goal for Northern Ireland in a 3-1 loss to France in Lille. Northern Ireland fell behind early with two goals from Michael Olise before Kelly pulled one back in the second half. Kelly expressed excitement at scoring against a top team but showed disappointment over the result. France concluded the match positively ahead of the World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe assisting in their victory.
- •Northern Ireland lost 3-1 to France in Lille.
- •Patrick Kelly scored his first international goal.
- •Kelly's goal came after Northern Ireland trailed 2-0.
- •France's Michael Olise scored twice, completing his hat-trick.
- •The match marked Didier Deschamps' last home game as France's manager.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'It hasn't really hit me yet' - Kelly on France goal
- 7:15 AMBBC Sport — 'It hasn't really hit me yet' - Kelly on France goal
"Northern Ireland midfielder Patrick Kelly says he was thrilled to score his first international goal in the 3-1 defeat by France but is disappointed he did not score more.
"Northern Ireland midfielder Patrick Kelly says he was thrilled to score his first international goal in the 3-1 defeat by France but is disappointed he did not score more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:15 AM'It hasn't really hit me yet' - Kelly on France goal
Northern Ireland midfielder Patrick Kelly says he was thrilled to score his first international goal in the 3-1 defeat by France but is disappointed he did not score more.
- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 7:15 AM'It hasn't really hit me yet' - Kelly on France goal
Northern Ireland midfielder Patrick Kelly says he was thrilled to score his first international goal in the 3-1 defeat by France but is disappointed he did not score more.
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