They had to brave the cold with temperatures dropping to -5 in the Finnish capital, where Michael O’Neill’s side fell to a 4-0 defeat with Joel Pohjanpalo, Daniel Hakans, Teemu Pukki and Robin Lod condemning the visitors to a seventh loss in nine matches.
Here are the best photos.
5. Supporting both teams
Northern Ireland fans during Friday night’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
6. Ready to cheer on Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland fan during Friday night’s UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
7. O'Neill claps for the crowd
Northern Ireland manager Micheal O'Neill applauds the visiting supporters in Helsinki Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
8. Skipper Saville
Northern Ireland captain George Saville leads the team out making his 50th International appearance Photo: William Cherry/Presseye