adminBERLIN. — Kyle Lafferty says Northern Ireland must “work their socks off” in tonight’s World Cup soccer qualifier against Germany as they chase a first victory over the world champions for 33 years.Lafferty scored two goals off the bench in Saturday’s 4-0 win over minnows San Marino in Belfast, the same night Germany beat the Czech Republic 3-0 in Hamburg to keep their perfect record at the top of Group C.
Northern Ireland are unbeaten after their two qualifiers, having also held the Czech Republic to a goalless draw in Prague last month, but Lafferty expects a tough night in Hanover.
“It’s going to be a totally different match,” said the striker, who has scored nine times in his last 11 qualifiers for Northern Ireland.“We had a lot of ball and opportunities against San Marino, we’ll see a lot less of the ball and we’ll have to work our socks off against Germany.
“It’s going to take a good Northern Irish performance to pull us through.”It’s been 33 years since Northern Ireland last beat Germany — home or away. — AFP.
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