Northern Ireland secured a 1–0 victory over Guinea in an International Friendly on 4 June, with the hosts' compact 3–4–2–1 shape proving effective against Guinea's more expansive approach. Despite being out-shot 15–9, Northern Ireland made their limited opportunities count, registering four shots on target to Guinea's six. Guinea dominated the territorial battle and created the more dangerous chances, yet their finishing let them down; the visitors' goalkeeper recorded a perfect 100 per cent save percentage, though this reflected Northern Ireland's clinical rather than prolific finishing. The decisive goal came from Northern Ireland, though goalscorer details remain unconfirmed in the data. This result demonstrates the value of defensive solidity in friendly competition, particularly for Northern Ireland's preparation ahead of competitive fixtures.