Northern Ireland's soccer boss, Tanya Oxtoby, was all smiles after her team totally killed it in a 2-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina. This win at Windsor Park put them in second place in their group, which is a big deal for them.
Awesome Stuff Happening
Joely Andrews scored first, and then sub Lauren Wade popped in another one. Oxtoby talked about how her players changed things up and played smart to win big.
Halftime Boost
The first half was a bit meh for Northern Ireland, but they came out swinging after the break. Andrews scored a sweet goal just two minutes into the second half, and that got everyone pumped.
Winning Moves and Game Plan
Oxtoby said it was crucial to keep the pressure on and not let up after scoring. They worked on some cool moves and played really well together to keep the other team from scoring.
Training Paying Off
The team's ability to score when it counted was thanks to some intense finishing practice. Oxtoby noticed a huge improvement in how they attacked and made the right choices when it mattered.
Everyone's a Winner
Oxtoby talked about how well the whole team has been playing lately. She's super proud of them all and said they've really come together to get these great results.
So, this article is basically about how happy Tanya Oxtoby is with her team's win and how they played really well as a group.
