Northern Ireland Women draw in Romania | OneFootball

Rebecca Holloway (L) of Northern Ireland competes for the ball with Carmen Marcu (R) of Romania. (Photo by Vasile Mihai-Antonio/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland drew 1-1 in Romania and now sit second in their UEFA Women’s Nations League Group B table.

Simone Magill and Rebecca Holloway but chances over the bar but Danielle Maxwell fired the Irish in front after the half-hour mark, after being found by a Megan Bell pass.

The lead only lasted four minutes, defenders allowing Mihaela Ciolacu the opportunity to level for the hosts.

Goalkeeper Jackie Burns was fortunate Cristina Carp missed the target after presenting her with the ball, Rachel Dugdale cleared Ana Maria Stanci’s header off the line.

Magill had a shot saved, Connie Schofield’s follow-up effort was blocked, while Romania were denied a late winner as Ciolacu hit the post.

Northern Ireland next host Romania at Windsor Park on Tuesday evening.

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