Kascie Weir Scores as Northern Ireland Defeats Romania 1-0

Northern Ireland secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Romania in the Nations League, thanks to an early goal from 18-year-old Kascie Weir, marking her debut international goal. The game, held at Windsor Park, showcased a more assertive performance from Tanya Oxtoby's side after a previous 1-1 draw. Despite dominating possession, Northern Ireland faced several scares as Romania threatened to equalize, with goalkeeper Jackie Burns making crucial saves. The win keeps Northern Ireland in contention for promotion in Group B1, with their next matches against Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Oxtoby made strategic changes to the lineup, which included starting Weir and Keri Halliday, indicating her desire for a more offensive approach. Overall, while the result was positive, the team acknowledged the need for improvement in their finishing and defensive solidity.