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Northern Ireland fans pictured in Sweden for March friendly

Northern Ireland fell to a 5-1 defeat at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm

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    Northern Ireland fans pictured at the Stockholm Arena

    It was a tough night at the office for Michael O'Neill's players at the Strawberry Arena, but the Green and White Army seemed to enjoy themselves as always.

    A few hundred fans made the trip to Stockholm to watch Northern Ireland in their latest friendly game.

    Sweden claimed an impressive 5-1 victory, with goals from Emil Holm, Benjamin Nygren, Ken Sema, Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga.

    Newcastle United striker Isak starred on the night and was named Man of the Match, and his goal oozed quality.

    The travelling fans did have something to cheer, courtesy of Isaac Price's 90th-minute consolation goal.

    Check out our gallery of photos from the game below, including some of the match action and the Green and White Army inside the stadium...

    1. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandSweden’s Victor Lindelof with Northern Ireland’s Justin DevennyMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    2. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland’s Shea CharlesMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    3. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandSweden’s Anton Salétros with Northern Ireland’s Shea CharlesMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    4. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandSweden’s Benjamin Nygren with Northern Ireland’s Justin Devenny Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    5. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandSweden’s Gabriel Gudmundsson with Northern Ireland’s Isaac PriceMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    6. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandSweden’s Isak Hien with Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    7. International Friendly, Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland’s Paddy McNair before the gameMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    8. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland fans ahead of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    9. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland fans ahead of the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    10. International Friendly, Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland’s George Saville before the gameMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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    11. International Friendly,Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden 25/3/2025Sweden vs Northern IrelandSweden’s Viktor Johansson with Northern Ireland’s Ruairi McConvilleMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

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