Northern Ireland v Denmark LIVE: Hosts secure dramatic UEFA EURO Qualifying win at Windsor Park

A young Northern Ireland side produced a stunning performance to beat Denmark 2-0 at Windsor Park thanks to goals from Issac Price and Dion Charles.

The visiting Danes had already secured qualification prior to kick-off, while Northern Ireland knew that their chances of reaching next summer’s European Championships had long gone.

But a team with an average age of just 24 put in a brilliant display, going closest to scoring in a goalless first half, before producing two moments of magic on the counter-attack after the break to leave manager Michael O’Neill beaming with pride.

Jamal Lewis did brilliantly down the left flank to beat a couple of players and launch the break, finding Dion Charles who in turn picked out Shea Charles in space. The crowd were on their feet as the break developed, and the majestic move reached a goalscoring end when Charles played in Isaac Price, whose drilled shot beat Kasper Schmeichel at his near post.

Denmark responded by bringing the experience off the bench and pushing hard for an equaliser. But it was the home side who got the decisive second goal.

George Saville’s raking ball forward was perfectly weighted to find the run of substitute Conor McMenamin, who did superbly to bring the ball down, get outside his man, and pick out the perfect cross for Dion Charles to finish unmarked at the far post.

Denmark finish in top spot in the group, level on points with Slovenia, while it will be Finland who progress to the play-off competition.

And the second goal of the game was an absolute peach, brilliantly created to give the excellent Dion Charles the moment his performance deserved.

It was a stunning team move that saw Northern Ireland open the scoring on the night.

The final whistle goes, almost drowned out by the roars of a delighted home crowd, who have been treated to a stunning display from Northern Ireland tonight. Two second-half goals ensure that their qualifying campaign ends on a high despite missing out on a spot in next summer’s Euros. The future is bright on this evidence.

Hazard pulls of another great save, but some resulting pinball somehow sees the ball stay out. It’s Northern Ireland’s night, that’s for sure.

Hazard tips the ball over the bar and then Northern Ireland clear the resulting corner. The crowd are in full voice now. Surely that’s the game won.

Denmark’s qualification is secured, but defeat here will be a disappointment for a squad with plenty of talent in its ranks. Can they pull anything out of the bag in the dying moments of the game?

The brilliant Dion Charles has picked up a bit of an injury and is taken off to a standing ovation.

Northern Ireland have been under the cosh for so much of this game. But even without much of the ball they’ve still managed to create chances, and those two goals are right out of the top drawer. It’s a massive credit to the squad and coaching staff, and offers a lot of hope for future campaigns.

Oh my word! Northern Ireland make it 2-0 and it’s another absolute belter of a goal from the home side. A sweeping move comes to a dramatic end when McMenamin tees up Dion Charles. Majestic.

Every Denmark mistake is being greeted by roars from the crowd, and an overhit Hojbjerg pass gets that treatment. Northern Ireland take the opportunity to take a bit of time out of the game.

Isaac Price and Dale Taylor are withdrawn, with the goalscorer given a standing ovation. McMenamin and Smyth are on.

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Wind is on (that’s Jonas, not a south-westerly breeze) to replace Hjulmand for Denmark. That’s five chances now for the visitors, who have played nicely but without really clicking.

Victory this evening would be a massive boon for a young squad who are approaching a bit of a reset.

Denmark have been their best since that triple substitution, really heaping the pressure on. It’s going to be an intriguing finish to the evening.

Hojbjerg has a crack from just outside the box but it’s not the best effort and is met with jeers from a jubilant home crowd.

Windsor Park is buzzing with the prospect of a big win on the horizon. It would be quite a story should this young side manage to pull it off… but there’s a long way to go yet.

The visitors react immediately to going behind, making a triple change as Daramy, Jensen and O’Riley all make way, with the big guns – Hojbjerg, Delaney and Vestergaard coming on.

It was a really lovely goal, with Lewis, Dion Charles and Shea Charles involved in a scything move, expertly finished by Price.