Two games for Mitchell as Northern Ireland bow out

Last updated : 14 October 2014 By Tony Scholes

They couldn't have had a more difficult draw, having to face both the Czech Republic and Russia before ending the group this afternoon against the Faroe Islands.

Young Burnley goalkeeper Conor Mitchell played in the first two games and was singled out for praise for his performances, particularly in the second  of those game against Russia which they lost 5-2 at Stangmore Park, Dungannon last Saturday.

That followed a 2-0 defeat against the Czech Republic at the same venue two days earlier, and this afternoon they have played the last of their games at The Oval in Belfast, home of Glentoran, against the Faroe Islands when Mitchell was named substitute allowing Motherwell's Brett Long to make his first appearance.

They won this game 3-0 with Russia, who had beaten the Faroe Islands 7-0, finishing on top with a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic.