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Kyle Lafferty Grabs Late Point for Northern Ireland After Michael McGovern Error

Tom WebbSep 7, 2015

A horrible mistake from Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern gifted Hungary a late lead in the pivotal Euro 2016 qualifier in Belfast.

The Hamilton Academical 'keeper dropped a straightforward cross, allowing Hungary defender Richard Guzmics to hook home from close range.

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But despite going down to 10 men after Chris Baird saw red, Northern Ireland snatched a dramatic late point when Kyle Lafferty stabbed home from close range after Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly couldn't hold a shot.

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#EliminatoriasEuro2016 #GF ST 90'. GOL DE #IRLANDADELNORTE. Kyle Lafferty iguala sobre la hora: 1-1 v #Hungría pic.twitter.com/Az6lvdKPJ7

— Camino a Rusia (@caminoarusia) September 7, 2015
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The draw means Northern Ireland remain top after second-placed Romania could only draw with Greece, meaning they need just three points from their last two games against Greece and Finland to guarantee qualification for Euro 2016.

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