Watch: Northern Ireland outclass Slovakia at Windsor Park
The moment Trai Hume's lofted effort made its way into the unguarded net, Windsor Park erupted.
It was a wave of unbridled joy, with a hint of relief, as a wall of noise made its way around south Belfast.
The goal by Hume, who grew up playing at Windsor Park for Linfield before making the leap to Sunderland, secured a 2-0 win and a huge three points as Northern Ireland look to reach a first World Cup in 40 years.
Defeat would have all but ended hopes of automatic qualification.
