Northern Ireland's latest attack comes to nothing as Saville cannot stretch far enough to prevent a lofted ball from going behind for a goal kick. Finland are nearly there.
90' +4
P. Soiri gets yellow.
The hosts have a free-kick after Soiri catches Dion Charles late. The Finland player goes into the book.
90' +3
Northern Ireland going long as the clock ticks down, but they are having absolutely no change out of Finland at the moment.
90' +1
There are going to be seven additional minutes at the end of this game.
89'
The hosts are awarded a free-kick that Saville dinks into the box. However, Finland continue to be stubborn at their opponents' expense.
87'
J. Pohjanpalo enters the game and replaces B. Källman.
R. Taylor enters the game and replaces N. Alho.
Kallman, the goalscorer, is also withdrawn in favour of Pohjanpalo.
Finland make two more changes. The first sees Taylor replace Alho.
85'
Five minutes remain at Windsor Park. Can Finland hold on or will Northern Ireland snatch a dramatic equaliser?
83'
Finland look to kill off the contest as they force a corner out of Cathcart. However, the hosts stand firm to keep their hopes alive.
81'
The hosts look to attack with Bradley leading the charge. However, his attempted throughball is a poor one that trickles behind for a goal kick.
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G. Saville enters the game and replaces J. Thompson.
I. Price enters the game and replaces S. Charles.
Saville also enters ahead of the final 10 minutes with Thompson making way.
A double-change for the hosts. The first sees Price replace Shea Charles.
77'
Whyte looks to make an impact as he sends in a low cross that Hradecky can only turn behind for a corner. However, the hosts are almost hit on the counter, with Shea Charles there to tidy up.
74'
D. Charles gets yellow.
Dion Charles goes into the book for a foul on Alho.
72'
The hosts keep threatening, but the equaliser continues to elude them. Nevertheless, the home fans continue to urge their team on.
70'
M. Forss enters the game and replaces T. Pukki.
P. Soiri enters the game and replaces A. Suhonen.
Forss also enters the action with Pukki making way.
Finland make a double-change. The first sees Soiri replace Suhonen.
69'
G. Whyte enters the game and replaces C. Washington.
Northern Ireland make a change as Whyte comes on in place of Washington.
67'
The visitors unable to get out of their own half at the moment, but they continue to defend well and keep their opponents at bay.
65'
The home fans are in fine voice as they continue to get behind their team and push them towards an equaliser. Northern Ireland just need to keep plugging away in the hope the breakthrough arrives.
60'
After an hour, Finland still lead Northern Ireland by a goal to nil at Windsor Park. The hosts are turning up the pressure, but just lacking a clinical edge at the moment.
58'
That was a great opportunity for Northern Ireland. The ball sat up so kindly for Magennis, and he will know he should have done better there.
53'
The forwards almost combine as Dion Charles whips in a vicious cross from the right flank. But it is just too strong for Washington, who cannot quite get there.
52'
M. Peltola enters the game and replaces R. Jensen.
Finland also make a change. Jensen cannot continue, so Peltola takes his place.
50'
J. Magennis enters the game and replaces D. Ballard.
Ballard is unable to continue and limps off to be replaced by Magennis.
48'
R. Jensen gets yellow.
Jensen is late on McNair and the referee quickly shows him the yellow card.
46'
Northern Ireland get the ball rolling again in the second half.
45' +1
HALF-TIME: NORTHERN IRELAND 0-1 FINLAND
42'
A brief scuffle breaks out between Suhonen and Bradley, who was prevented from taking a quick throw-in. However, the situation is quickly diffused by the referee.
41'
More good pressure from the hosts almost sees Bradley get in behind. But the full-back's control is lacking on this occasion, although the offside flag was subsequently raised against him.
39'
The hosts briefly appealed for a penalty after Washington's blocked attempt. But they were quickly waved away by our referee, who has officiated the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter and Chelsea in the Champions League this season.
37'
It appears the next goal will be decisive in this game. Northern Ireland threaten this time and ball falls for Washington, but his strike is blocked by Alho.
34'
Northern Ireland aim to respond and are awarded a free-kick when Schuller fouls Shea Charles. However, the subsequent delivery is a disappointing one and gathered by Hradecky.
28'
B. Källman has scored a goal for Finland! Assist by T. Pukki.
Pukki claimed the assist after he helped Lod's cross into the path of Kallman, who broke the deadlock.
KALLMAN!!! 1-0 FINLAND! The visitors break through at Windsor Park. Northern Ireland cannot deal with the danger and Lod's low cross deflects via Pukki to the far post, where an unmarked Kallman scrambles the ball past Peacock-Farrell.
26'
The free-kick is chipped into the box, but forced away by Finland. The visitors are then awarded a free-kick after Dion Charles is penalised for a foul on Suhonen.
25'
The hosts are awarded a free-kick in a decent position after Thompson is bundled over by Kamara. Can they capitalise?
19'
The visitors threaten down the right flank with Suhonen taking on Lewis. However, the Northern Ireland midfielder holds his own and his persistance eventually earns his side a goal kick.
15'
Nothing comes of the throw, but Northern Ireland continue to apply the pressure with a patient build-up. However, their momentum halts when Bradley miscues a cross and sends it aimlessly behind for a goal kick.
13'
Putting pressure on Schuller, Bradley does well to force a throw-in out of the Finland winger. Can the hosts make the most of this?
4'
Finland settle into their rhythm with a patient and lengthy spell of possession. Although, Northern Ireland have plenty of numbers behind the ball to prevent their opponents from getting through.
2'
The decibel levels inside Windsor Park increase as the hosts force an early corner. McNair swings it in, but his delivery is too high and evades his team-mates.
1'
Ivan Kruzliak is our referee today. The Slovakian official blows his whistle and Finland get us under way.
SUBS: Jesse Joronen, Viljami Sinisalo, Miro Tenho, Robert Taylor, Fredrik Jensen, Pyry Soiri, Kaan Kairinen, Matti Peltola, Oliver Antman, Marcus Forss, Joel Pohjanpalo, Noah Pallas.
FINLAND (4-4-2): Lukas Hradecky; Nikolai Alho, Leo Vaisanen, Robert Ivanov, Richard Jensen; Anssi Suhonen, Robin Lod, Glen Kamara, Rasmus Schuller; Benjamin Kallman, Teemu Pukki.
SUBS: Conor Hazard, Luke Southwood, Trai Hume, George Saville, Eoin Toal, Cameron McGeehan, Shane Ferguson, Isaac Price, Mikhail Kennedy, Dale Taylor, Gavin Whyte, Josh Magennis.
NORTHERN IRELAND (4-2-3-1): Bailey Peacock-Farrell; Conor Bradley, Dan Ballard, Craig Cathcart, Ciaron Brown; Shea Charles, Jamal Lewis; Paddy McNair, Conor Washington, Jordan Thompson; Dion Charles.
The two nations endured contrasting starts in Group H. Northern Ireland were routine 2-0 winners away at San Marino, while Finland suffered a 3-1 defeat against Denmark.
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the European Championship qualifier between Northern Ireland and Finland at Windsor Park.
The teams are out on the field and will observe the national anthems before kick-off.
The visitors have enjoyed around two-thirds of the possession so far, but that does not tell the full story. Northern Ireland have carried a genuine threat, but registered just a single shot on target. That is something they must address in order to turn this contest around.
Both nations are back in Group H action on June 16. Northern Ireland look to bounce back when they travel to Denmark, while Finland aim to build on their momentum when they host Slovenia.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
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