Georgia vs Northern Ireland Highlights & Replay

Late drama secures crucial points for Northern Ireland

On September 25, 2026, Georgia and Northern Ireland faced off in a tightly contested UEFA Nations League fixture. Both sides approached the encounter with a cautious mindset, aware that a single mistake could alter the course of their campaign in the competition.

The penalty heartbreak

Midway through the second half, the game reached its boiling point. Following a VAR review, Georgia were awarded a penalty after Daniel Ballard was adjudged to have pulled down Luka Lochoshvili. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stepped up to break the deadlock, but his effort was expertly saved, denying the hosts a golden opportunity to take command of the match. The missed spot-kick signaled a shift in momentum, as both managers shuffled their packs with multiple tactical substitutions, and frustrations grew, resulting in bookings for several players as the intensity reached a fever pitch.

A stunning finish

Just as it seemed the points would be shared, Northern Ireland produced a moment of magic deep into stoppage time. In the 90+9th minute, a brilliant cross from Trai Hume found Shea Charles, who lashed a clinical volley into the back of the net. A brief VAR check confirmed the goal stood, silencing the home crowd and handing Northern Ireland a dramatic 1-0 victory in the dying seconds of a physically demanding match.