World Cup qualifiers wrap: Northern Ireland slip to defeat in Switzerland as England start campaign ...

Northern Ireland slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Switzerland in their World Cup qualification opener in Lausanne. The Swiss, top seeds in Group B2, were rewarded for a dominant opening spell when Riola Xhemaili gave them the lead in the 22nd minute, firing the ball in from a corner. It was almost swiftly 2-0 when Iman Beney shot narrowly off target and then Liverpool forward Aurelie Csillag tested Northern Ireland keeper Jackie Burns midway through the second half. In stoppage time, Switzerland substitute Svenja...