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The Independent UK

World

Harry Latham-Coyle, Kieran Jackson

Northern Ireland vs Austria LIVE: Nations League latest score, goals, odds, how to watch on TV and stream online

Northern Ireland welcome Austria to Belfast in what is effectively a dead-rubber in Group B3.

Northern Ireland will want to reclaim some pride nonetheless as Michael O’Neill’s side are yet to register a point, and are already guaranteed.

Austria drew 0-0 with runaway Group B3 Leaders Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday, but a squad that includes Bayern Munich’s David Alaba will want to finish off their Nations League campaign with a win. Follow it live:

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For some pre-match reading, here's the excellent Jonathan Liew on that Northern Ireland 0-0 Republic of Ireland friendly:

Tepid meeting between north and south shows how far Ireland has come – but Brexit threatens this fragile peace

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Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Northern Ireland against Austria in Group B3.

This is a dead rubber with Northern Ireland already relegated and Austria firmly in second behind Bosnia and Herzegovina, but an intriguing game nonetheless.

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TEAM NEWS

Michael O'Neill has named his starting lineup for today's game in Belfast.

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TEAM NEWS

Austria have also named their team.

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No Marko Arnautovic then for the visitors this evening.

A big miss, but still plenty of quality in their side, most notably utility-man David Alaba.

Austria's 0-0 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday ensured the group will finish with the three teams in their current positions.

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10 minutes until the game gets underway at Windsor Park.

Northern Ireland have had a fairly wretched campaign and Michael O'Neill's men will be keen to salvage some pride with victory today.

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Anthem time in Belfast.

There appears to be a healthy contingent of travelling Austria fans.

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A minute's applause ahead of kick off to honour the life of longtime Northern Ireland kit man Derek McKinley who sadly passed earlier in the week.

Kick off is imminent.

KICK OFF

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And the game is indeed underway.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 1 minute

Austria appear to have started in a 4-2-3-1 with David Alaba playing in a left wing role opposite Valentino Lazaro. Promising Salzburg midfielder Xaver Schlager starts between them.

A 4-3-3/4-5-1 hybrid for the hosts.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 3 minutes

The visitors' goalkeeper Heinz Lindner shows a calm head to clear as Northern Ireland press well in these early stages.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 5 minutes

Nice passing from Northern Ireland, but Niall McGinn is unable to retrieve an overhit clipped pass down the line in his direction.

The home team have seen more of the ball through the first five minutes.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 7 minutes

A first save from Heinz Lindner.

A bouncing ball breaks for Corry Evans and his effort ricochets twice off a pair of Austrian defenders, befuddling Lindner briefly.

The goalkeeper recovers well to tip over the bar acrobatically, and Austria clear the subsequent corner.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 10 minutes

The visitors have settled into this game now, and are stroking the ball around with confidence as the Northern Irish press just loosens a little.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 13 minutes

Austria move forward through David Alaba, and he wins a free-kick with a drag-back as George Saville is adjudged to have tripped him.

20 yards out on the left, and Alaba will line this one up...

Just over the bar. Trevor Carson had it covered, too.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 14 minutes

Michael Gregoitsch picks up the ball 40 yards out and turns towards goal.

Stefan Lainer is making a superb surge forward from right back but the tall striker opts instead for the shot.

It is rather tame, but Trevor Carson (making his competitive debut in goal for the hosts) can only parry behind an effort that was bouncing wide anyway.

Northern Ireland get their head to the corner and Austria's volley from the edge of the box is rather wild and wayward.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 18 minutes

Stuart Dallas breaks free from left back with an impressive burst of speed, and David Alaba fells him when he is left in the Leeds man's wake.

Free kick in a dangerous position...

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Austria, 19 minutes

The ball in finds the head of Liam Boyce in space, who may be a little disappointed not to have found a more convincing effort.

It ricochets off of a number of players in and around the six yard box, before Jonny Evans is flagged for offside.

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Match preview

What time does it start?

Northern Ireland vs Austria kicks off at 5:00pm (GMT) on Sunday 18th November.

Where can I watch it?

Northern Ireland vs Austria will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Football channels from 4:30pm (GMT), and can be streamed on Sky Go online.

Highlights will be on Sky Sports Football at 9:30am (GMT) on Monday 19th November.

Player to watch…

Marko Arnautovic: The West Ham forward scored the only goal in Austria’s 1-0 win against Northern Ireland last month, and will be his country’s main attacking threat on Sunday. The 29-year-old has amassed 76 caps and 20 goals for Austria, and will be looking to add to that tally up against Jonny Evans and Craig Cathcart.

Form guide…

Northern Ireland: LLWLLD

Austria: LWLWLD

Odds…

Northern Ireland to win: 9/4

Austria to win: 6/5

Draw: 47/20

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

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