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TEAMS

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

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MICHAEL O’NEILL

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PATRICK NELSON

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AZERBAIJAN REVIEW

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NORTHERN IRELAND SQUAD

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CORRY EVANS INTERVIEW

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DID YOU KNOW?

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THE OPPONENTS - CROATIA

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LEE HODSON INTERVIEW

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INTERNATIONAL RECORD

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MASCOTS

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NORTHERN IRELAND 4 Lafferty (27') McAuley (40'), McLaughlin (66'), Brunt (83') AZERBAIJAN 0

2018 WORLD CUP EUROPEAN QUALIFYING

GROUP C 11.11.2016

National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast

STATS

POSSESSION

39

61

SHOTS

10

8

SHOTS ON TARGET

7

1

CORNERS

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4

FOULS

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7

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1 Aghayev 3 Mirzabekov 5 Medvedev 6 Huseynov 21 Dasdamirov 19 Amirguliyev 2 Garayev 16 Makhmudov 22 Ismayilov 20 Sheydaev 10 Gurbanov

Substitutes 4 Pashaev

7 Oglu Abdullayev 8 Pascual Israfilov 9 Alasgarov

11 Yilmaz 12 Nazirov 13 Nazarov 14 Mammadov 15 Abisov 17 Quliyev 18 Ramazanov 23 Agayev

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Official GovernmentTest Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO 2 emissions (g/km). Mokka XActive 1.4i Turbo (140PS) Start/Stop FWD: Urban: 37.2 (7.6), Extra-urban: 55.4 (5.1), Combined: 47.1 (6.0). CO 2 emissions: 140g/km. # Personal contract hire offer on Mokka XActive 1.4iTurbo (140PS) Start/Stop FWD in free of charge metallic or brilliant paint with OnStar and 4GWi-Fi, on orders received before 31 December2016, subject to availability and status.Age 18+ only. Figures based on a non-maintenance contracthire package with advance rental of £2,977, then 47 monthly payments of £229. Excess miles over contracted mileage of 32,000 over 48 months charged at 11.08 pence per mile. Excess charges also apply if you breach manufacturer servicing or maintenance guidelines or if the car exceeds BVRLA FairWear &Tear guidelines for its age/mileage when it is returned toVauxhall Leasing. Package includes Road Fund Licence andVauxhallAssistance. Guarantee/indemnity may be required. Prices and details are subject to change without notice. For full specification andTs&Cs contact your local Retailer. You will not own the car. ALD Automotive Ltd., trading as Vauxhall Leasing, BS16 3JA. Authorised and regulated by the Financial ConductAuthority. The OnStar services require activation. Wi-Fi Hotspot requires account with nominated network operator. Check Vauxhall.co.uk/OnStar for details of availability, coverage and charges, or ask your Vauxhall Retailer. #Fuel consumption information is official government environmental data, tested in accordance with the relevant EU directive. Official EU-regulated test data is provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Correct at time of going to press.

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UEFA CLUB 10- POINT PLAN

Play your part in the Irish Football Association ‘Football For All’ Programme by observing high standards of behaviour and fair play, whether on the pitch, in the stands or on the sidelines.

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Encourage a common strategy between stewards and police for dealing with racist abuse. .

Issue a statement saying the club will not tolerate racism, spelling out the action it will

take against those engaged in racist chanting. The statement should be printed in all match programmes and displayed permanently and prominently around the ground.

Contact other clubs to make sure they understand the club’s policy on racism.

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Work with all other groups and agencies, such as the players union, supporters,

Adopt an equal opportunities policy in relation to empowerment and service provision.

schools, voluntary organisations, youth clubs, sponsors, local authorities, local businesses and police, to develop proactive programmes and make progress to raise awareness of campaigning to eliminate racial abuse and discrimination.

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from the ground as a matter of urgency.

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Make public address announcements condemning racist chanting at matches. Make it a condition for season-ticket holders that they do not take part in racist abuse. Take disciplinary action against players who engage in racial abuse.

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Take action to prevent the sale of racist literature inside and around the ground.

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