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Northern Ireland Under-21s beaten by Ukraine despite Charlie Allen penalty
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Charlie Allen scored a late penalty for Northern Ireland Under-21s against Ukraine but it was not enough (Liam McBurney/PA)
Charlie Allen scored a late penalty for Northern Ireland Under-21s against Ukraine but it was not enough (Liam McBurney/PA)

A late Northern Ireland fightback fell short as Tommy Wright’s side were beaten 2-1 by 10-man Ukraine in their Under-21 European Championship qualifier in Ballymena on Tuesday.

An 81st-minute Charlie Allen penalty gave the Irish hope after the sending-off of Arsenii Batahov but the runaway Group F leaders held on.

Ukraine had taken a firm grip on the game with a deflected strike from Nazar Voloshyn after 10 minutes and a further effort from Maksym Braharu on the half-hour.

Ivan Varfolomieiev also went close for Ukraine in the first half but Tommy Fogarty spurned a good chance for the hosts when he headed over.

Ukraine threatened again through Ihor Krasnopir but Pierce Charles produced a good save.

Benjamin Magee, Allen and Aaron Donnelly had chances for Northern Ireland but Charles made further stops to deny Braharu and Voloshyn.

Northern Ireland were given a way back into game after Ukraine captain Batahov received a straight red card for bringing down Allen.

Allen made no mistake from the resulting penalty but Ukraine successfully saw out the closing minutes.

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