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Brown scores bizarre third for NI against Ukraine

Ciaron Brown gets his second international goal in bizarre fashion as his flicked header slips between goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk's arms and trickles into the net in Northern Ireland's 3-0 Nations League victory over Ukraine.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:16 PM
Brown scores bizarre third for NI against Ukraine
Key Things to Know
  • Ciaron Brown scored Northern Ireland's third goal in a 3-0 Nations League victory over Ukraine.
  • Brown's flicked header slipped through goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk's arms in bizarre fashion.
  • The strike marked Brown's second international goal of the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ciaron Brown scored a bizarre goal to secure Northern Ireland's third strike in a 3-0 Nations League victory against Ukraine. The defender's flicked header slipped directly between the arms of Ukrainian goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk before slowly trickling into the net.

The effort marked Brown's second international goal of the match during a dominant performance for Northern Ireland. The victory capped a superb display by the national team against their Ukrainian opponents in the competition.

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