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Northern Ireland's late winner baffles O'Neill
Northern Ireland's 99th-minute winner against Georgia leaves manager Michael O'Neill frustrated by refereeing decisions.
In brief
Northern Ireland's 99th-minute winner against Georgia leaves manager Michael O'Neill frustrated by refereeing decisions. Northern Ireland won 1-0 in Georgia after a controversial penalty miss by Georgia's captain. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Refereeing confusion
Michael O'Neill called refereeing decisions 'baffling' after Northern Ireland's 99th-minute winner against Georgia.
“I was really disappointed in that side of things with how the game was refereed.”
Late winner
Shea Charles scored the 99th-minute winner in Tbilisi as Northern Ireland secured their first-ever away win in the Nations League.
Penalty miss
Georgia captain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a penalty after Pierce Charles saved it in the 88th minute.
Injury concern
Northern Ireland defender Daniel Ballard injured his hamstring after a foul on substitute Ceadach O'Neill.
Manager's frustration
O'Neill criticized the referee for not awarding a free-kick after Ceadach O'Neill was fouled.
The bottom line
Northern Ireland won 1-0 in Georgia after a controversial penalty miss by Georgia's captain.
