article_snippet: But after Kyle Lafferty scored twice against Finland at Windsor Park to take Kyle Lafferty total in qualifying to five goals in five games, Michael O’Neill
article_snippet: Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty celebrates after scoring against Group F rivals Finland at Windsor Park .
article_snippet: Kyle Lafferty scores past Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky to open the scoring at Windsor Park in Belfast .
article_snippet: Goals: Lafferty 33, 38 .
article_snippet: Finland simply couldn’t handle Lafferty, the 6ft 4in striker on loan to Turkish club Caykur Rizespor from Norwich after a frustrating spell at Carrow Road, who made life as difficult for Lafferty, the 6ft 4in striker on loan to Turkish club Caykur Rizespor from Norwich as possible in the blustery conditions.
article_snippet: Lafferty, the 6ft 4in striker on loan to Turkish club Caykur Rizespor from Norwich had already caused central defenders Joona Toivio and Niklas Moisander plenty of problems before putting Northern Ireland in command with two classy finishes in the space of six minutes.
article_snippet: The first goal came from a freekick after Lafferty was fouled by an exasperated Niklas Moisander in the 33rd minute.
article_snippet: Lafferty celebrates with Lafferty Northern Ireland team-mates during Lafferty side's 2-1 Euro 2016 qualifier against Finland .
article_snippet: ,’ was the curt response from Finland boss Mixu Paatelainen afterwards – or Lafferty receive a standing ovation when he was replaced by Josh Magennis 11 minutes from time.
article_snippet: Lafferty (right) battles for the ball with Finland's Niklas Moisander during the Group F qualifier at Windsor Park .
article_snippet: Lafferty collects Lafferty man of the match prize after hitting a brace against Finland to ensure Lafferty claimed three crucial points .
highlights_snippet: Kyle Lafferty scored two first-half goals to help Northern Ireland claim all three points against Finland .
  