Leeds United’s Bailey Peacock-Farrell had a mixed game on Sunday night.
Northern Ireland made it two wins from two in the qualifying for Euro 2020 as they beat Belarus 2-1 on Sunday evening.
Michael O’Neill’s side beat Estonia 2-0 on Thursday night to get their campaign off to a perfect start, and it’s now got even better.
Against Belarus last night, Northern Ireland went in front through Jonny Evans, but saw Igor Stasevich equalise with a real fluke of goal.
His long-range strike took a huge deflection off Stuart Dallas, and looped up and over his Leeds teammate Bailey Peacock-Farrell before nestling in the net.
Northern Ireland ultimately had the last laugh though, as Josh Magennis bagged a late winner, with Peacock-Farrell conjuring up a stunning last-gasp save to ensure all three points.
Two wins from two is perfect for Northern Ireland, and Leeds fans will have been especially interested in the game given Peacock-Farrell’s starting role.
With Kiko Casilla suspended against Millwall this coming weekend, Peacock-Farrell will be called upon to make a first Leeds appearance in almost three months.
It was a bit of a mixed bag; some fans have been left concerned about Peacock-Farrell after his part in the Belarus goal, though others – including Leeds and Northern Ireland fans – hailed Peacock-Farrell for his late save, such are the peaks and troughs of being a young goalkeeper.
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