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Euro 2017 qualifier: Northern Ireland U21 1-2 Scotland U21

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Ryan Fraser celebrates his goal
Ryan Fraser's second-half goal secured the points for Scotland

Scotland came from behind to defeat 10-man Northern Ireland in their opening Euro 2017 qualifying match in Lurgan.

Charlton Athletic's Mikhail Kennedy gave the hosts an early lead, but new Celtic signing Ryan Christie levelled for Scotland before the break.

The hosts were reduced to 10 men for the last 30 minutes when Dale Gordon was sent off for two bookable offences.

And Ricky Sbragia's men took advantage with Ipswich winger Ryan Fraser giving them the lead just five minutes later.

It gives the Scots three points from their opening game, before they host France and Iceland in an October double-header at Pittodrie.