Michael O’Neill’s side fell behind in the first-half to a Maksim Samorodov strike and it ended 1-0 to the hosts, who moved level on points with Group H leaders Finland.
For Northern Ireland, it’s their fifth consecutive UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying defeat following an opening 2-0 victory over San Marino in March.
They’re next in action when San Marino and Slovenia visit Windsor Park in October.
They’re next in action when San Marino and Slovenia visit Windsor Park in October.
![Northern Ireland fans in Astana](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4YTlmMWQ5LTZmZDItNGQ0ZC1hNDAzLWFkMDRhNjFkZjY2MjpkNjliYjIxYS04ZDc2LTRkYzMtYjk3My0wZmUwMmUyNDkwNWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
![Northern Ireland fans in the stadium](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY3NTI0NmMwLTI3N2ItNDBhNy1iNGE4LTA5YjIxMmE5YjU4NTo5Mjk4NmM0ZC1kNTNlLTQ1MGQtODY5ZS0wYWI2ZmRhNWE5N2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Cheering on Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland fans in the stadiumPhoto: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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7. Made the long trip
Northern Ireland fans pose for a photo ahead of the matchPhoto: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
![Northern Ireland fans](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUxZTA0MDBhLTVmNGUtNGU4OS1hZTZjLTA2NmU0NjM0MGE5YzpjMTRiOWY5Ny05NDgzLTQ5NTktYjIwOS1mMjcxMDc0NjhiODQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)