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Summary

  • Group B1: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland (Result)

  • NI needed draw to be sure of second place in group and spot in promotion play-off

  • Captain Magill put Northern Ireland ahead with 23rd-minute strike but Krajusumovic equalises six minutes later

  • Group B2: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia (Result)

  • Saoirse Noonan gives Republic of Ireland lead in 19th minute

  • Win not enough to secure automatic promotion for Carla Ward's side who Northern Ireland in play-offs

  1. Final whistlepublished at 20:05 British Summer Time 3 June

    FT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    That is all from us on a night when both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland booked their places in the promotion play-offs of the Nations League.

    In Group B1 Northern Ireland drew 1-1 with Bosnia in Zenica to finish second whilst in Group B2 the Republic of Ireland beat Slovenia 1-0 in Cork.

    We will have reports, highlights and reaction to follow on the BBC Sport website.

    Thanks for ing us - goodnight.

  2. Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 3 June

    FT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    A date for your diary, the draw for the Women's Nations League play-offs takes place in Nyon this Friday 6 June at 12:00 BST.

    Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland could, at the minute, face either Austria, Denmark, Belgium or Iceland as those four teams are third in their respective League A groups, although some games are still ongoing so their potential opponents could change.

  3. Postpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 3 June

    FT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    So Northern Ireland finish second in Group B1 with Poland going through as winners earning promotion back to League A.

    Bosnia-Herzegovina finish third and will face a relegation play-off against a team in League C whilst Romania have been relegated to League C.

    The Republic of Ireland finish second in Group B2 behind Slovenia, who are promoted to League A.

    Turkey go into the relegation play-off whilst Greece are relegated to League C.

  4. Postpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 3 June

    FT: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland end the group with two wins, two draws and two losses.

    That pretty much sums up their up and down campaign but it is enough for a play-off spot and is an improvement on a third place League B finish last time out so they won't care.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    It wasn't pretty, but Northern Ireland have got the job done in Zenica with a draw securing second place in the group and a promotion play-off place.

    Simone Magill's early opener was cancelled out by Sofija Krajusumovic and they rode out some early pressure in the second half to come away with a draw in the searing heat.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    The Republic of Ireland are the victors on the night, but it's not enough to secure top spot in Group B2.

    The result means that the home side will now face a team who finished third in League A in October for a spot in League A.

  7. Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    Rebecca McKenna heads to the corner, a wise decision with a minute left.

  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    Not too many chances in the last 10 minutes with Slovenia bringing on another change for the final few minutes.

    Lara Prasnikar makes way for Korina Janez.

  9. Postpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    Just the three minutes to be played at the end of the 90 in Cork.

  10. Postpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    Andy Gray
    BBC Sport NI

    This has not been a good second half to watch.

    However, that suits Northern Ireland just fine.

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    Another change for Northern Ireland, surely one to preserve this draw as Carragh Hamilton comes on for Lauren Wade.

  12. Postpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    A stray cat has just run onto the pitch which is probably the most exciting thing that has happened in this second half as Brenna Martlan lashes a shot high and wide.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    Mateja Zver is introduced for Zara Kramzar.

  14. INJURY TIMEpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    We're into of six minutes of additional time at the end of what has been a pretty dull second half.

  15. Postpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    Caitlin Hayes' delivery falls to Emily Murphy, whose resulting shot isn't a strong one and is denied by Zala Mersnik.

    She might regret not ing rather than having a go as there were a couple green shirts in better positions there.

  16. Postpublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    A deep corner from Kascie Weir is cleared as far as Ellie Mason, who strides forward and has a go from range with Almina Hodzic gathers at the second attempt.

  17. YELLOW CARDSpublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    There are handbags between Kaja Erzen and Anna Patten and both are cautioned.

  18. Postpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 3 June

    Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovenia

    Emily Murphy tries to find Marissa Sheva with a looping cross but Zala Mersik reads the situation well and thwarts the chance.

  19. Postpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland recycle the ball well from a corner and it breaks to Keri Halliday in the box, who jinks past a defender before seeing her shot saved by Almina Hodzic.

  20. Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 3 June

    Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Northern Ireland

    Ena Sabanagic dribbles inside and has a shot, but it is an easy take for Jackie Burns.

    They haven't exactly thrown the kitchen sink at Northern Ireland yet even though they need to win this game.