Hosts France came from behind to beat 10-man Republic of Ireland and reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
The
Republic had a stunning start, leading from just the second minute, as
Robbie Brady converted a penalty after Shane Long was fouled in the box.But the French hit back through Antoine Griezmann, who nodded in the equaliser before driving in the winning goal.
Shane Duffy was sent off for the Republic after tripping Griezmann, as France made it through.
Didier Deschamps's side will face England or Iceland in the next round at Stade de France on Sunday 3 July (kick-off 20:00 BST).
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