The Green and White Army celebrated a 1-0 success with Corry Evans’ 70th-minute strike proving enough to earn three points as Northern Ireland kicked their UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off with victory.
It was certainly an evening to remember for those in attendance at Stadion Ljudski vrt in Maribor...check out all the best fan photos below.
And here is the team Nigel Worthington selected: Taylor, Baird, Craigan, Hughes, Cathcart, McAuley, McCann (C Evans, 67), Davis, Brunt (Gorman, 89), Healy (Lafferty, 67), Feeney.
Subs not used: Tuffey, Clingan, Paterson, Patterson.
1. Ahead of kick-off
Northern Ireland fans (front row) Tim Atkinson, Graham White, Neil Corry, (back row) Hugh Hagan, Richard Bradshaw, Marcus Ruegg and Gavin Patrick before the game Photo: William Cherry / Presseye
2. Ready for the match
Northern Ireland fans Elaine and Richard McCandless in Maribor Photo: William Cherry / Presseye
3. Representing Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland fans Tim Atkinson and Neil Corry Photo: William Cherry / Presseye
4. Seeing the sights
Northern Ireland fans (L-R) Jenny Poots, Adam Poots and Jonathan Poots in Maribor Photo: William Cherry / Presseye