Kazakhstan achieved three consecutive victories, but their winning streak ended with a home defeat of 0-1 to Finland in the last match of the series. They also secured an unexpected win as guests against Northern Ireland with a score of 1-0. They surprised everyone with a 3-2 victory against Denmark in their home game. With another win, they will stay in contention for second place and a coveted debut in the European finals.
For Northern Ireland, qualifying for the European finals seems to be a mirage this time. After five matches, they have only registered one victory, which was against the underdog San Marino. Since then, they have suffered four consecutive defeats. The latest was a 2-4 loss as guests against Slovenia on Thursday.