Mar 26, 2017 4:47:13 PM
Conor Washington's first competitive international goal helped Northern Ireland overcome Norway 2-0 in World Cup Qualifying Group C.
Northern Ireland re-established their two-point lead over third-placed Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying Group C with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Norway at Windsor Park.
A 6-0 thrashing of San Marino saw Czech Republic go second temporarily, but Northern Ireland responded superbly to move back into a play-off berth.
Michael O'Neill's side were in front inside two minutes as Jamie Ward fired them ahead and Lars Lagerback's start to life as Norway boss got worse after 33 minutes when Conor Washington doubled the hosts' lead.