AGENCIES: Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifying hopes suffered a major setback as they lost 2-0 to Germany in a pulsating qualifier at Windsor Park.
Marcel Halstenberg’s stunning half-volley early in the second half and a stoppage-time goal by Serge Gnabry gave Joachim Low’s men victory.
Germany go top of Group C, above Northern Ireland on goal difference.
Conor Washington squandered two gilt-edged chances for the home side and Stuart Dallas also went close.
NI keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell made some fine saves as Germany dominated the second half.
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