NI Womens v Latvia

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 QUALIFIER NORTHERN IRELAND V LATVIA

NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM AT WINDSOR PARK OFFICIAL MATCH DAY PROGRAMME | 21/09/2021

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

MANAGER’S VIEW

Welcome to all of you as we look forward to another great night of football at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Naturally, I offer a warm welcome to the players and officials of Latvia. I hope they enjoy their trip to Northern Ireland. The visitors were on the wrong end of an 8-1 scoreline against a very strong Austrian side on Friday night in their opening European Qualifying Group D match. They will no doubt be keen to make amends and it should make for a very competitive encounter. Our own game in Larne saw a crowd of over 1500 people cheering on Kenny Shiels and his team. It made for a great atmosphere which, judging from the applause from the players at the end of the game, was greatly appreciated by the team. Inver Park was hosting its first senior international match. It proved to be a great venue, especially for Julie Nelson who, in her home town, closed in on a caps tally which will equal that of legendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings (119) . And reaching that milestone will further add to her status as a legend of the women’s game in Northern Ireland. The 4-0 win against Luxembourg Women in Larne was a great start to our FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifying campaign, with the goals shared between four players. It was particularly pleasing that striker Emily Wilson scored her first senior international goal . You could tell by her reaction after scoring, and in post match media interviews, that it was a huge thrill for her to score for her country. Hopefully it’s the first of many for her at senior international level . Tonight’s game at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park is the first for circa nine years at the home of Northern Ireland football and the team will be looking forward to entertaining the crowd. I hope you all enjoy the game. CONRAD KIRKWOOD PRESIDENT IRISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIAT ION

We are delighted to welcome Latvia to the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park for this FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifier. We come into the game in great spirits following our 4-0 victory over Luxembourg Women in Larne on Friday night. In contrast Latvia had a tough European Qualifying Group D opener, losing heavily against Austria. That defeat will no doubt have dented their confidence, however I am certain they will want to bounce back from it as quickly as possible, so we will have to be on our guard tonight. Unlike Luxembourg, who are new to the scene of full qualifying campaigns for major tournaments, the Latvians have taken part in both UEFA Women’s Euro and Women’s World Cup qualifiers in the past. I have no doubt it will be another tough game and we must approach this challenge with the correct mindset. We are in a great place with our team right now and an eighth successive win is a fantastic target for us to aim for in Belfast tonight. Our preparation, as always, has revolved around our game model and the conditioning that it contains. We have been inundated with support from across Northern Ireland and are hopeful that we can deliver another victory. We have done our best to prepare a performance that our country will be proud of. I was pleased with many aspects of our play against Luxembourg at Inver Park. We dominated possession and created more than 30 chances. You could argue that given those statistics we should have scored more. And that’s probably correct, but to score four without reply at international level is no mean feat. I was particularly pleased to see Rachel Furness on the scoresheet once again after her return from a long-term injury. She always gives it her all and the fact she is now on 32 goals for her country shows how important she is to us. At the other end of the spectrum it was wonderful to see Emily Wilson record her first senior international goal. Emily has the potential to be a top, top striker for both club and country. Like any good striker she instinctively knows where the ball is going to land inside that area and she more often than not pounces to hit the back of the net. Her goal on Friday night reflected those predatory instincts as she controlled the rebound from Furney’s free-kick and clipped the ball home. Finally, I would love to see the day when our senior women’s team fill this stadium because I truly believe the players deserve it. It may not be a full house tonight, however I am pleased the Green and White Army has turned up in greater numbers. Thank you so much for your support. It really means a lot to myself, the backroom staff and especially the players. And hopefully we will be able to give you all - as well those watching the match at home online - something to cheer about. KENNY SHIELS NORTHERN IRELAND WOMEN MANAGER

NORTHERN IRELAND STROLL PAST LUXEMBOURG IN LARNE Northern Ireland eased past Luxembourg in their opening FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifier on Friday night . Kenny Shiels’ side comfortably won the match at Inver Park in Larne by four goals to nil . Marissa Callaghan, Rachel Furness, Emily Wilson – it was her first senior international goal – and Lauren Wade were on target for Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND GREEN & WHITE

BECKY FLAHERTY GOALKEEPER HUDDERSFIELD TOWN

MADDY HARVEY-CLIFFORD GOALKEEPER CRUSADERS STRIKERS

JULIE NELSON DEFENDER CRUSADERS STRIKERS

REBECCA HOLLOWAY DEFENDER BIRMINGHAM CITY

REBECCA McKENNA DEFENDER LEWES WOMEN

LAURA RAFFERTY DEFENDER SOUTHAMPTON WOMEN

KELSIE BURROWS DEFENDER CLIF TONVILLE LADIES

JACKIE BURNS GOALKEEPER LEE UNIVERSITY/GLENTORAN WOMEN

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

24

31

0

23

6

0

19

0

0

36

118

8

26

5

0

20

14

0

25

30

0

20

2

0

DEMI VANCE DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER RANGERS WOMEN AGE CAPS GOALS

NADENE CALDWELL MIDFIELDER GLENTORAN WOMEN

RACHEL FURNESS MIDFIELDER LIVERPOOL WOMEN

MARISSA CALLAGHAN MIDFIELDER CLIF TONVILLE LADIES

CHLOE McCARRON MIDFIELDER GLENTORAN WOMEN

SARAH McFADDEN MIDFIELDER DURHAM WOMEN

CIARA WATLING MIDFIELDER SOUTHAMPTON WOMEN

LOUISE McDANIEL MIDFIELDER CLIF TONVILLE LADIES

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

30

67

3

30

64

2

33

77

32

36

65

8

23

17

1

34

78

6

29

24

0

21

5

0

CARAGH HAMILTON MIDFIELDER GLENTORAN WOMEN

KERRY BEATTIE FORWARD GLENTORAN WOMEN

LAUREN WADE FORWARD GLENTORAN WOMEN

DANIELLE MAXWELL FORWARD GLENTORAN WOMEN

EMILY WILSON FORWARD CRUSADERS STRIKERS

KIRSTY McGUINNESS FORWARD CLIF TONVILLE LADIES

CAITLIN McGUINNESS FORWARD CLIF TONVILLE LADIES

KENNY SHIELS MANAGER

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

AGE

CAPS GOALS

24

13

1

17

2

0

27

33

4

19

3

0

20

7

1

26

49

9

19

9

1

LATVIA MAROON

ANASTASIJA ROCANE DEFENDER KKPK MEDYK KONIN (POL)

LAURA SINUTKINA GOALKEEPER FS MET TA

ENIJA ANNA VAIVODE GOALKEEPER UNAT TACHED

ALINA SKLEMENOVA GOALKEEPER SK SUPER NOVA

LAURA SONDORE DEFENDER ARIS LIMASSOL (CYP)

LIGITA TUMANE DEFENDER ASD SPEZIA CALCIO FEMMINILE (ITA)

ALISE GAIKE DEFENDER SK SUPER NOVA

KRISTINE LODZINA DEFENDER FS MET TA

ARTA LUIZE LUBINA DEFENDER FS MET TA

SOFIJA GARANCA DEFENDER REZEKNES BJSS

SELGA PENELOPE VITMORE MIDFIELDER SK SUPER NOVA

SIGNIJA SENBERGA MIDFIELDER LIEPAJAS FUTBOLA SKOLA

KRISTINE GIRZDA MIDFIELDER SK SUPER NOVA

SOFIJA GERGELEZIU MIDFIELDER RIGAS FUTBOLA SKOLA

TATJANA BALICEVA MIDFIELDER ALTACH/VORDERLAND (AUT)

EVELINA FREIDENFELDE MIDFIELDER LIEPAJAS FUTBOLA SKOLA

KARLINA MIKSONE MIDFIELDER KKPK MEDYK KONIN (POL)

NIKOLA BRAHMANE MIDFIELDER FK AUDA

ANNA MARIJA VALAKA MIDFIELDER RIGAS FUTBOLA SKOLA

SANDRA VOITANE MIDFIELDER FC WACKER INNSBRUCK (AUT)

VIKTORIJA ZAICIKOVA MIDFIELDER IBV VESTMANNAEYJAR (ISL)

OLGA SEVCOVA FORWARD IBV VESTMANNAEYJAR (ISL)

RENATE FEDOTOVA FORWARD PINK BARI CALCIO FEMMINILE (ITA)

JUTA BUKLOVSKA FORWARD SK SUPER NOVA

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NORTHERN IRELAND GREEN & WHITE

LATVIA MAROON

RESULTS/FIXTURES FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 EUROPEAN GROUP D QUALIFIERS 2021 17.09 NORTHERN IRELAND 4 - 0 LUXEMBOURG 21.09 NORTHERN IRELAND V LATVIA 23.10 ENGLAND 26.10 NORTHERN IRELAND V AUSTRIA 25.11 NORTH MACEDONIA V NORTHERN IRELAND 30.11 NORTHERN IRELAND V NORTH MACEDONIA 2022 08.04 AUSTRIA V NORTHERN IRELAND 12.04 NORTHERN IRELAND V ENGLAND 02.09 LUXEMBOURG V NORTHERN IRELAND 06.09 LATVIA V NORTHERN IRELAND V NORTHERN IRELAND

MANAGER K. SHIELS

HEAD COACH ROMĀNS KVAČOVS

PRESIDENT: CONRAD KIRKWOOD CHIEF EXECUTIVE: PATRICK NELSON ADVERTISING: IRISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIAT ION PICTURES: PRESS EYE IRISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION L. RAFFERTY (SOUTHAMPTON WOMEN) K. BURROWS (CLIFTONVILLE LADIES) D. VANCE (RANGERS WOMEN) N. CALDWELL (GLENTORAN WOMEN) R. FURNESS (LIVERPOOL WOMEN) M. CALLAGHAN (CLIFTONVILLE LADIES) C. McCARRON (GLENTORAN WOMEN) S. McFADDEN (DURHAM WOMEN) C. WATLING (SOUTHAMPTON WOMEN) L. McDANIEL (CLIFTONVILLE LADIES) C. HAMILTON (GLENTORAN WOMEN) K. BEATTIE (GLENTORAN WOMEN) L. WADE (GLENTORAN WOMEN) D. MAXWELL (GLENTORAN WOMEN) E. WILSON (CRUSADERS STRIKERS) K. McGUINNESS (CLIFTONVILLE LADIES) C. McGUINNESS (CLIFTONVILLE LADIES) J. BURNS (LEE UNIVERSITY/GLENTORAN WOMEN) B. FLAHERTY (HUDDERSFIELD TOWN WOMEN) M. HARVEY-CLIFFORD (CRUSADERS STRIKERS) J. NELSON (CRUSADERS STRIKERS) R. HOLLOWAY (BIRMINGHAM CITY WOMEN) R. McKENNA (LEWES WOMEN)

L. SINUTKINA (FS MET TA) E. ANNA VAIVODE (UNAT TACHED) A. SKLEMENOVA (SK SUPER NOVA)

A. ROCANE (KKPK MEDYK KONIN (POL)) L. SONDORE (ARIS LIMASSOL (CYP)) L. TUMANE (ASD SPEZIA CALCIO FEMMINILE (ITA)) A. GAIKE (SK SUPER NOVA) K. LODZINA (FS MET TA) S. PENELOPE VITMORE (SK SUPER NOVA) S. SENBERGA (LIEPAJAS FUTBOLA SKOLA) K. GIRZDA (SK SUPER NOVA) S. GERGELEZIU (RIGAS FUTBOLA SKOLA) T. BALICEVA (ALTACH/VORDERLAND (AUT)) E. FREIDENFELDE (LIEPAJAS FUTBOLA SKOLA) N. BRAHMANE (FK AUDA) A. MARIJA VALAKA (RIGAS FUTBOLA SKOLA) K. MIKSONE (KKPK MEDYK KONIN (POL)) S. VOITANE (FC WACKER INNSBRUCK (AUT)) V. ZAICIKOVA (IBV VESTMANNAEYJAR (ISL)) O. SEVCOVA (IBV VESTMANNAEYJAR (ISL)) R. FEDOTOVA (PINK BARI CALCIO FEMMINILE (ITA)) J. BUKLOVSKA (SK SUPER NOVA) A. LUIZE LUBINA (FS MET TA) S. GARANCA (REZEKNES BJSS)

MATCH DAY OFFICIALS REFEREE: ESTHER STAUBLI (SUI)

REFEREE ASSISTANT 1: EMILIE AUBRY (SUI) REFEREE ASSISTANT 2: SUSANNE KÜNG (SUI) 4TH OFFICIAL: MICHÈLE SCHMÖLZER (SUI) REFEREE OBSERVER: GERARD PERRY (IRL)

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VIEWS IN THIS PROGRAMME DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE IRISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIAT ION.

TONIGHT’S MASCOTS

BEN LAVERY CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

JESSE GLENDINNING CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

ADA FAGAN CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

JACK WILSON CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Nine-year-old Sarah Dickson, who attends Carrick Primary School in Lurgan, was recently crowned winner of the Electric Ireland Shooting for the Stars children’s writing competition. Pupils from Sarah’s school are joining in the celebrations by being virtual mascots for tonight’s game.

MAX McSHANE CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

NOURA FAILA CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

CAOIMHE CASSIDY CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

ERIN McCORD-SKEFFINGTON CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

MADDISON MAGENNIS CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

SAM GUINEY CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL

JASMIN BZDEGA CARRICK PRIMARY SCHOOL