Ireland vs France

Good evening! Time to kick things off and start it all again. Four tournaments since their last qualification, it's back to square one for the Republic of ...

First moment of real alarm for Ireland as the French dance through, there is a cut back and it's all hands to the pump to hack the ball clear.

"I have a lot of respect for him but tomorrow night once kick-off comes, that goes out the window. We know that France are an outstanding team and we're going to have to raise our level again to cause problems." He is an unbelievable player over a number of years for club and country. In the meantime I urge you to have a read of this interview done by Telegraph man Matt Law of the mighty Paul McGrath. "The crowd... He said: "We should continue to take risks, not waver in any way from that. First moment of real alarm for Ireland as the French dance through, there is a cut back and it's all hands to the pump to hack the ball clear. They have players with ability and talent that can play in different positions but we are looking forward to playing against them and we will embrace the chance to test ourselves. “Jack Charlton called me James for three to four years and, like the fool I am, I just answered to it. "You can feel it growing, it's very powerful. But we have had a good build up. Kolo Muani got Gavin Bazunu but had to take it wide.

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 away in ...

If they can keep the French only one goal ahead, it might just work. Benjamin Pavard scored the only goal of the game as an underwhelming France beat the Republic of Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. [rance](/topic/france) defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat the [Republic of Ireland](/topic/republic-of-ireland) 1-0 away in [Euro 2024](/topic/euro-2024) qualifying Group B on Monday.

Despite their past record against France, they have only lost thrice in their last 30 European Championship qualifying matches. They will also have added ...

They will also have added motivation with the memory of the controversial loss against the 2018 World Champions in 2010 due to the famous Thierry Henry handball. France began their journey to Euros 2024 with a 4-0 decimation of the Netherlands in the first qualifying match. In Ireland, they face an opponent who hasn't beaten them since 1981.

With two teams to go through to the European Championships from each group, even a point for the hosts could prove exceptionally valuable. Here's everything you ...

Republic of Ireland 1-3 France [The visitors laid down a marker of their intent in Group B by thrashing the Netherlands on Friday](/sport/football/france-kylian-mbappe-netherlands-belgium-goals-b2307766.html), and will hope to build on that 4-0 victory. Didier Deschamps may look to rotate a little given the shortish turnaround.

Minute-by-minute report: Benjamin Pavard's piledriver was the difference between Stephen Kenny's spirited side and the World Cup runners-up.

but that’s a spirited response to the hammer blow of the goal. He intercepts, takes a touch, and fires an unstoppable riser towards the top left, off the underside of the bar, and in. Griezmann has time to take the ball down and shoot, but opts to head towards Kolo Muani and Mbappe in the middle of a crowded box instead. He loops a cross towards Griezmann, just to the right of the D. The ball’s deflected out for a corner, from which nothing comes … But the whistle goes generously to get the That’s heading in, but somehow Ferguson rises from the wall at the very last second to eyebrow it out for a corner. 71 min: Speaking of VAR, a replay shows Molumby taking a handful of Mbappe’s shirt in the penalty box back there. From the resulting free kick, Camavinga pings a long pass down the inside-left channel for Mbappe, who attempts a spectacular volley from the edge of the box. Nothing comes of the resulting corner, but the crowd sense there’s something here for Ireland. Collins rises and plants a header towards the top left. 90 min +1: Hernandez makes a hash of dealing with a long 1980s style punt down the middle.

Get a report of the Republic of Ireland vs. France 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

[Josh Cullen](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/207146/Josh-Cullen) to [Jason Knight](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/41011/Jason-Knight). Congratulations to the squad." [Eduardo Camavinga](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/285150/Eduardo-Camavinga) in midfield instead of [Aurelien Tchouameni](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265919/Aurélien-Tchouaméni) while [Olivier Giroud](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/88965/Olivier-Giroud) was fielded as a lone striker with [Randal Kolo Muani](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252971/Randal-Kolo-Muani) sliding to the right flank and pushing [Kingsley Coman](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/184012/Kingsley-Coman) to the bench. "But it as a different opponent. We were ahead, but then they threatened on set pieces. "It's never easy against such an aggressive team.

Republic of Ireland begin their campaign to qualify for Euro 2024 by welcoming France to Dublin today.

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Mbappe at the double as France demolish dismal Dutch on Koeman return17:22 , Jonathan Gorrie France did not suffer from any World Cup hangover as they blew ...

European Championship Qualifying match Rep Ire vs France 27.03.2023. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.