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Northern Ireland make Faroes foray

The Faroe Islands once drew in Northern Ireland, now they will aim to go one better when they are rematched in Group C.

Brian Kerr from the Republic of Ireland will lead the Faroe Islands against his homeland's northern counterparts
Brian Kerr from the Republic of Ireland will lead the Faroe Islands against his homeland's northern counterparts ©Sportsfile

The Faroe Islands welcome Northern Ireland to their nation for the first time in their history as they look to create another shock result against their UEFA EURO 2012 Group C rivals, having once earned a draw in Belfast.
 
Match background
• The Faroe Islands' record in two games against Northern Ireland reads W0 D1 L1 (W0 D0 L1 as the home side).
 
• The nations first met in a EURO ‘92 qualifier at Windsor Park, Belfast, on 1 May 1991. Colin Clarke put the home side ahead, but Kári Reynheim responded after the break as his side went on to draw 1-1.
 
• The return fixture was played in Landskrona, Sweden, since the Faroe Islands did not have any grass surfaces suitable for international football at the time. Clarke scored a hat-trick with Kevin Wilson and Alan McDonald also on the scoresheet in a 5-0 win for Northern Ireland.