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Despite a draw with Luxembourg, Northern Ireland earned promotion to the Nations League.

Northern Ireland's two-goal lead evaporated in three minutes, but a 2-2 Nations League tie with Luxembourg was enough to propel Michael O'Neill's team to promotion as Group 3C victors. Northern Ireland appeared to be in control after Isaac Price scored in the 19th minute and Conor Bradley increased their lead early in the second half, but Seid Korac pulled Luxembourg back into the game in the 72nd minute, and Gerson Rodrigues equalized moments later. It set up a nervous end at the Stade de Luxembourg, but Northern Ireland held on for a point, which, combined with Bulgaria and Belarus's 1-1 draw, gave them a two-point lead in the group. While Northern Ireland can celebrate promotion, O'Neill will be disappointed that his side squandered what appeared to be a comfortable lead as they sought their first competitive away win since defeating San Marino 2-0 in March last year - his first game back as manager. O'Neill made two changes from Friday's 2-0 success o...