Northern Ireland dare to dream as biggest night in 30 years awaits

• Ulstermen face Finland at Windsor Park

• Irish sit in second place in Group F

Northern Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Finland is significant for more than one reason – but the fact that victory would be the national side’s biggest result for 30 years is unquestionable.

In a reflection of society in these parts, football remains a rare pursuit on the sabbath and Windsor Park will be the scene of protests from religious groups aggrieved about an international fixture taking place, despite it being a Uefa calendar ruling and not at any whim of the Irish Football Association. Then there is the reality of high-profile sporting events routinely taking place practically everywhere else.

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