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Republic of Ireland 0-1 France 1/2
The Republic of Ireland face an uphill
task to make the World Cup finals after
Nicolas Anelka's goal helped France win
the first leg of their play-off.
Liam Lawrence went close for the Irish
while France's Andre-Pierre Gignac had
an effort cancelled out for offside.
However, the French dominated the
second half as the Irish tired.
Anelka broke the deadlock with his
72nd-minute effort which deflected off
Sean St Ledger while French keeper Hugo
Lloris denied Glenn Whelan late on.
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