Stephen Kenny’s side were utterly outclassed and the game was an exercise in damage limitation well before the end
This result was expected, and not overly consequential. France are out of sight in Group B, amassing five wins from five, scoring 11 goals and conceding none as they glide into next summer’s European Championships.
It is the 11th goal Kenny’s team have conceded from outside the box since 2021. During that period, they have coughed up 27 goals in total. Ireland's Chiedozie Ogbene see his header save by France's Mike Maignan. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Ireland lacked a focal point, someone to grab hold of possession and push the tempo. Ogbene was game but the Irish midfield’s inability to retain possession or stop Jayson Molumby’s addiction to lateral passing was glaring and constant.
Thuram’s goal came three minutes into the second half after Antoine Griezmann and Hernández cut the Irish back five to pieces before Mbappé's blocked shot was followed up and finished with aplomb.
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