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The Republic of Eire were defeated 1-0 by France of their opening game of the Euro 2025 qualifiers in Metz.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s close-differ strike proved to be the ideal purpose in a game of few potentialities for the hosts.
Eileen Gleeson’s aspect recovered from the early purpose and showed resilience to disclaim the house aspect a more overjoyed lead.
One other tricky assignment awaits the Republic of Eire on Tuesday as they welcome European champions England to Dublin.
France dominated from the rating-toddle and true now tested the Republic of Eire defence with Caitlin Hayes having to place a true clearance to divert an early nook.
They broke the deadlock within the sixth minute when Kenza Dali’s free-kick was fast everywhere in the face of purpose by Maelle Lakrar, with Katoto ready to handbook the ball home from the succor post.
Living-items proved to be an challenge for the visitors with Kadidiatou Diani’s nook causing a high-tail within the field, which left Griedge Mbock unmarked, nonetheless her ensuing strike was off goal.
Sandie Toletti’s famous effort required a fabulous keep from Courtney Brosnan and he or she then needed to be alert to rep Dali’s free-kick within the closing minute of first half extra time.
Brosnan remained busy, combating France from going extra ahead by making a diving keep to reside Lakrar’s strike from discovering the backside correct-hand nook.
France persevered to be in picture and change Eugenie Le Sommer nearly made an instantaneous affect as she rose highest to join with a looping inappropriate, her header most gripping denied by the crossbar.
The Republic of Eire pushed for an equaliser within the closing 10 minutes. They had a true opportunity when change Leanne Kiernan stumbled on field and travelled forward, nonetheless she opted to take a look at Pauline Peyraud-Magnin herself in space of passing to the onrushing Katie McCabe and her ensuing strike was huge.
Line-ups
France
Formation 4-3-3
- 16Peyraud-Magnin
- 22PérissetSubstituted forRenardat 77′minutes
- 2Lakrar
- 19Mbock Bathy
- 7Karchaoui
- 15Dali
- 14TolettiSubstituted forHenryat 78′minutesBooked at 79mins
- 8Geyoro
- 11DianiSubstituted forBaltimoreat 84′minutes
- 12KatotoSubstituted forLe Sommerat 62′minutes
- 20CascarinoSubstituted forBèchoat 62′minutes
Substitutes
- 1Durand
- 3Renard
- 4Cascarino
- 5Le Guilly
- 6Henry
- 9Le Sommer
- 10Le Garrec
- 13Bacha
- 17Baltimore
- 18Dufour
- 21Picaud
- 23Bècho
Republic of Eire
Formation 5-4-1
- 1BrosnanBooked at 66mins
- 14PayneSubstituted forKiernanat 64′minutes
- 5Hayes
- 4Quinn
- 12Patten
- 13MannionBooked at 81minsSubstituted forStapletonat 90′minutes
- 21MurphySubstituted forCampbellat 45′minutesBooked at 83mins
- 6Connolly
- 10O’SullivanBooked at 55mins
- 11McCabe
- 18CarusaSubstituted forBarrettat 64′minutesSubstituted forQuinnat 73′minutes
Substitutes
- 2Stapleton
- 3Campbell
- 7Caldwell
- 8Littlejohn
- 9Barrett
- 15Quinn
- 16Moloney
- 17Agg
- 19Toland
- 20Kiernan
- 22Atkinson
- 23Whitehouse
- Referee:
- Maria Ferrieri Caputi
Match Stats
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Match ends, France 1, Republic of Eire 0.
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Second Half of ends, France 1, Republic of Eire 0.
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Putrid by Amandine Henry (France).
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Lucy Quinn (Republic of Eire) wins a free kick within the defensive half.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Delay in match because of an damage Wendie Renard (France).
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Putrid by Grace Geyoro (France).
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Courtney Brosnan (Republic of Eire) wins a free kick within the defensive half.
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Try saved. Vicki Bècho (France) left footed shot from the centre of the field is saved within the tip centre of the target. Assisted by Maëlle Lakrar.
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Substitution, Republic of Eire. Jessie Stapleton replaces Aoife Mannion.
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Try missed. Amandine Henry (France) left footed shot from launch air the field is high and huge to the precise.
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Try saved. Caitlin Hayes (Republic of Eire) header from the centre of the field is saved within the tip centre of the target. Assisted by Megan Campbell.
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Substitution, France. Sandy Baltimore replaces Kadidiatou Diani.
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Putrid by Kadidiatou Diani (France).
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Megan Campbell (Republic of Eire) wins a free kick on the left fly.
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Megan Campbell (Republic of Eire) is proven the yellow card.
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Aoife Mannion (Republic of Eire) is proven the yellow card for a atrocious noxious.
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Kadidiatou Diani (France) wins a free kick on the precise fly.
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Putrid by Aoife Mannion (Republic of Eire).
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Amandine Henry (France) is proven the yellow card for a atrocious noxious.