Tuesday, 24 October 2006, 20:22 GMT 21:22 UK
N Ireland U17 1-0 Switzerland U17
Northern Ireland Under-17s finished with three wins out of three in their European Championship mini qualifying group by beating Switzerland.
Ballymoney United Youth's James McLaughlin got the only goal at Windsor Park with a glancing header from a Matthew Ferris cross after 38 minutes.
Switzerland's best chance was a Berisha free-kick which was saved by the NI keeper Conor Devlin.
Kenny Shiels' side had already beaten Cyprus 3-0 and the Faroe Islands 1-0.
"We have beaten an impressive side in Switzerland and completed this stage of qualifying without conceding a goal which is an excellent achievement," said manager Shiels.
"We were up against 11 full-time players with terrific flair but we more than matched them.
"I am so pleased for the boys who have achieved this wonderful result which again lifts Northern Ireland up the rankings."
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