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Killer Clown craze: Clown takes to Hannover with one in the crowd for Northern Ireland’s 2-0 loss against Germany

Clown watched goals from Julian Draxler and Sami Khedira as Germany easily brush aside Northern Ireland

COULROPHOBIA suffers look away now.

A 'killer clown' has been spotted in the colours of Northern Ireland at the HDI Arena in Hannover during the 2-0 loss against Germany.

The clown has all smiles at the start of the game
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The clown has all smiles at the start of the gameCredit: BPI

Police have warned that people could be arrested if they celebrate Halloween by dressing up like a killer clown.

Goals from Julian Draxler and Sami Khedira saw Germany easily brush aside NorthernIreland in their World Cup 2018 qualifying match in Hannover.

The clown was spotted at the HDI Stadium in Hannover
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The clown was spotted at the HDI Stadium in HannoverCredit: PA:Press Association

Arsenal target, Wolfsburg ace Draxler opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a low drive past 'keeper Michael McGovern.

Juve midfielder Khedira added a second just five minutes later, with a header from a well-worked corner.

Julian Draxler puts Germany in front
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Julian Draxler puts Germany in front in the 13th minuteCredit: Pacemaker Press
Northern Ireland's Corry Evans reacts after Draxler's goal
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Northern Ireland's Corry Evans reacts after Draxler's goalCredit: Pacemaker Press

Jamie Ward had a chance for Northern Ireland shortly after, but his tame effort was easily saved by Manuel Neuer.

Sami Khedira celebrates making it 2-0 to Germany
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Sami Khedira celebrates making it 2-0 to GermanyCredit: Pacemaker Press

Mesut Ozil was taken off at half-time, with Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan his replacement.

It was the first time since November 2014 that the usually defensively resilient Norn Iron conceded two goals in a game.

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