Northern Ireland women's national football team ended their near two-year wait for an away win with a 4-2 victory over Malta women's national football team in their Women’s World Cup qualifier.
Ellie Mason was the standout player, scoring twice—first just before half-time and then again with a superb long-range strike early in the second half.
Malta briefly equalised through Maria Farrugia, but Northern Ireland regained control with goals from Nat Johnson and Leyla McFarland.
Despite a red card for Rebecca Holloway, Northern Ireland held firm to secure back-to-back wins under coach Michael McArdle and strengthen their position in Group B2.
