Minister at NI-Belarus match despite government guidance

Commenting after the game on social media, Lyons said: "Great result for Northern Ireland this evening."

In Uefa competitions its football team have been playing their "home" matches at neutral venues, such as Hungary where Northern Ireland played them in October.

There had been some uncertainty around whether or not the match would be allowed to be played in the UK or if the Belarusian players would be granted visas.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill previously said it would be "unfair" if the match was moved.