Italy must go into the World Cup qualifying play-offs after being held to a goalless draw by a brilliant Northern Ireland side at Windsor Park. With Switzerland beating Bulgaria 4-0 to top Group C, Italy – who failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after going into the play-offs – must settle for second place while Northern Ireland made sure of third. There were superb performances across the pitch from Northern Ireland, though the best of them came from Jonny Evans. Quick Guide Uefa World Cup qualifying play-offs Show 1. The Napoli full-back has scored in the past two World Cup qualifiers but his shot was comfortably saved by Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Source: The Guardian November 16, 2021 04:52 UTC