Nick Woltemade scored the only goal of the match as Germany recorded a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Monday night's 2026 World Cup qualification clash.

The Newcastle United striker headed a corner from David Raum into the back of the net just past the half-hour mark in Belfast, and that proved to be the difference between the two sides.

The result has left Germany top of Group A, boasting nine points from their four games in the section, while Northern Ireland are third, three points behind both their opponents here and second-placed Slovakia.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

This will not be a match that lives long in the memory, but Northern Ireland will view it as an opportunity missed against a Germany side that were underwhelming for long spells of the contest.

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