Kieran O'Connor challenges Pavels Koljcous at Windsor Park

Jurijs Sokolovs scored on 21 minutes after Zaur Kaziev took advantage of a slip by Declan O'Hara to drift past David McAlinden and cross the ball.

Kieran O'Connor equalised on 40 when he netted a rebound after Mark Holland put through Chris Scannell whose shot was saved by goalkeeper Badims Fjodorous.

Alexey Kostenko was red-carded after 58 for lashing out at Barry Johnston.

John Connolly made a good save in the first half but the Reds had more than their fair share of possession throughout the game and the Latvians were holding on for a draw at the end.