BELFAST :Nick Woltemade's first international goal was enough to earn Germany a 1-0 win against a brave Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday, and keep his side top of their World Cup qualifying group.

Windsor Park was rocking, and Northern Ireland full of confidence after wins either side of a 3-1 loss in Germany last month. A ball which went in off Woltemade's shoulder was the only difference between the hosts and the four-time world champions.

"I didn't think there was much in the game, but they score from a set piece which we are disappointed with as we are strong from them," Northern Ireland's Trai Hume told BBC.

"The atmosphere is brilliant as always and we are just disappointed we couldn't get points."

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