90+4'
The match has just finished.
90+2'
Ciaron Brown (Northern Ireland) receives a yellow card from the referee, but it seems like a very harsh decision.
90
We will have 3 min. of added time.
86'
A substitution has been made. Denis Zakaria goes off and Michel Aebischer (Switzerland) comes on.
86'
Here is a change. Silvan Widmer is going off and Murat Yakin gives the last tactical orders to Jordan Lotomba (Switzerland).
86'
Shayne Lavery comes off the pitch to be replaced by Jordan Jones (Northern Ireland).
83'
Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
79'
Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland) gets to the ball from the resulting corner and tries his luck with a shot, but one of the defenders steps in to block the effort.
79'
Alistair McCann (Northern Ireland) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
79'
Alistair McCann (Northern Ireland) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The linesman points to the corner flag, Northern Ireland are going to take it.
77'
Murat Yakin decides to make a substitution. Haris Seferovic will be replaced by Andi Zeqiri (Switzerland).
76'
George Saville (Northern Ireland) commits a foul and Harald Lechner immediately signals a free kick.
74'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Jordan Thompson trots off the pitch and is replaced by George Saville (Northern Ireland).
74'
Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending it towards the right post only for Bailey Peacock-Farrell to dive and make a save.
73'
Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) sets the ball up and is ready to take the free kick from a promising distance. Many goals have been scored from this distance. Let's see what happens.
72'
Northern Ireland couldn't find the way to score from a mid-range free kick as Yann Sommer (Switzerland) leaped high and intercepted the cross.
71'
Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) jumps into a tackle and Harald Lechner blows his whistle for a foul.
68'
It's time for a substitution. Dion Charles (Northern Ireland) comes on in place of Conor Washington.
68'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Conor Bradley (Northern Ireland) replaces Michael Smith.
67'
Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
60'
Murat Yakin has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Renato Steffen (Switzerland) replacing Fabian Frei.
60'
That will be all from Christian Fassnacht who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Steven Zuber (Switzerland).
54'
Flag up against Shayne Lavery (Northern Ireland). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
53'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) was quite harsh and Harald Lechner didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
52'
Steven Davis (Northern Ireland) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
51'
Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Harald Lechner blows for a foul.
49'
Jamal Lewis (Northern Ireland) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
46'
The game restarts for the second half.
45+2'
The match has reached half-time.
45+1'
The foul by Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) was seen by Harald Lechner who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
45
The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
45'
The corner by Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) lacks accuracy as it's hit with too much power.
41'
The ball rebounds to Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) inside the box after a goalmouth scramble, but he bends the ball well wide of the left post.
40'
Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) takes the corner which is cleared.
33'
Bailey Peacock-Farrell anticipates the direction of the penalty by Haris Seferovic (Switzerland). He attempted to put the ball inside the left post, but the goalkeeper was there in time to deny him.
33'
Haris Seferovic (Switzerland) is going to take the penalty!
33'
It’s a PENALTY to Switzerland after the VAR review!
33'
The referee isn't 100% sure if it's a penalty to Switzerland, he's going to review using VAR.
32'
Michael Smith (Northern Ireland) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Harald Lechner has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. The referee's verdict is crystal clear. A penalty is awarded to Switzerland!
30'
29:71 – the ratio of ball possession.
27'
The linesman raises his flag for offside before Shayne Lavery (Northern Ireland) heads on.
25'
A VAR review has confirmed it's nothing more than a yellow card for Michael Smith (Northern Ireland).
25'
It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Michael Smith (Northern Ireland), but referee Harald Lechner must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
24'
Michael Smith (Northern Ireland) commits a nasty foul by bringing down his opponent.
17'
Ciaron Brown (Northern Ireland) is flagged for offside.
16'
Fabian Frei (Switzerland) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.
14'
Nico Elvedi (Switzerland) tackles a bit over-zealously and Harald Lechner blows for a foul.
8'
Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
4'
Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
2'
Haris Seferovic (Switzerland) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.
1'
Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!
The players are on the pitch and Northern Ireland will have the kick-off.
Harald Lechner was nominated as the referee for this game.
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