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Northern Ireland player ratings in Nations League draw with Romania

BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL 6

Produced a superb save to deny Marin but could do little with the equaliser.

STUART DALLAS 6

Another tireless display from Leeds United wing back. What an engine he has.

DANIEL BALLARD 6

A largely promising display was cruelly undone by Romania’s late equaliser.

JONNY EVANS 7

Acting captain in absence of Steven Davis will be frustrated to surrender clean sheet

CRAIG CATHCART 7

Watford man was cool and composed on the left hand side of the defensive three.

MICHAEL SMITH 8

Shone in a midfield holding role and produced teasing cross for Boyce’s opener.

PADDY McNAIR 6

Corner led to Boyce’s goal while a skilful pirouette in first half was a highlight.

ALI McCANN 7

Really vibrant display from 20-year-old winning only his second cap. Impressive.

MATTY KENNEDY 6

Disciplined display on his debut but Aberdeen winger got little change out of Cretu.

LIAM BOYCE 7

Hearts striker worked hard and was rewarded with his second international goal. 

JOSH MAGENNIS 6

Won flick-ons, worked hard and covered the yards without little reward. 

REPLACEMENTS

JAMAL LEWIS (for Kennedy, 66th))   6

CONOR WASHINGTON (for Boyce, 66th)  6

ETHAN GALBRAITH (for Smith, 79th)   6

CONOR McLAUGHLIN (for Magennis, 79th)   6

ROMANIA : Tatarusanu, Cretu (Mogos 64), Tosca (Bicfalvi 74), Nedelcearu, Cristea, Alibec (Baluta 87), Nistor, Marin, Tanase (Ganea 87), Man (Maxim 64), Camora.

REFEREE : Sandro Scharer (Switzerland)

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