Ireland lead France 1-0 at half-time in Euro 2016

Ireland midfielder Robert Brady scores a penalty during the Euro 2016 round of 16 match ag
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Lyon (AFP) – An early Robbie Brady penalty saw the Republic of Ireland take a shock 1-0 lead over hosts France at half-time in Sunday’s Euro 2016 last 16 clash.

Paul Pogba’s foul on Ireland striker Shane Long after 70 seconds at the Stade de Lyon saw Brady drill home the resulting penalty with just two minutes gone.

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