You might think that Ireland are out of it after this result, but I didn’t see anything from the French that should scare the Irish in the return leg – Ireland can win in France, just as the French completed a smash-and-grab raid in Dublin on Saturday evening. And after the graceless behaviour of Lassana Diarra (he reportedly insulted Keith Andrews) , I hope Trap’s lads find a way to do just that. An eary goal for the Irish would definitely rattle France, but of course Terry Henry and co. are now strong favourites to qualify for South Africa.
Photos of the game below: