Northern Ireland 1-0 Lithuania: Early own goal gives Ian Baraclough’s side all three points

Northern Ireland 1-0 Lithuania: Early own goal gives Ian Baraclough’s side all three points

• Northern Ireland beat Lithuania 1-0 in a home World Cup qualifier on Friday
• Benas Satkus’ own goal in the first have proved enough for the home side
• Northern Ireland had no chance of qualifying for the tournament before kick off 
• Northern Ireland face Italy, who need a win to secure top spot, in final game 

By Richard Martin For Mailonline

Northern Ireland may not be going to the World Cup but they were able to enjoy a 1-0 win over Lithuania in their penultimate qualifier.

Visiting defender Benas Satkus turned the ball into his own net in the first half and the own goal proved enough to five Northern Ireland all three points. 

Northern Ireland players celebrate Benas Satkus’s own goal which proved enough for victory

Northern Ireland Paddy McNair makes a driving run through the Lithuania defence