Stephen Kenny lauds Ireland players' efforts in pushing France to brink
Stephen Kenny expressed pride in his Republic of Ireland players after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat against France in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier.
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Euro 2024 qualifying round-up: Ake bags brace as Dutch beat Gibraltar
The Netherlands bounced back from being thrashed by France to beat 10-man Gibraltar 3-0 and kick-start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Ding Junhui cruises past Mark Allen on 2023 Tour Championship debut to reach semi-finals
Ding Junhui comprehensively beat an underwhelming Mark Allen 10-5 at the Bonus Arena in Hull to reach the Tour Championship semi-finals. In the first session, top seed Allen had done well to keep the deficit to just two frames, with two-half centuries scored.
Player Ratings: Chiedozie Ogbene carries the fight against France
A Benjamin Pavard goal in the second half saw the Republic of Ireland narrowly beaten by France in their Euro 2024 qualifier opener at the Aviva Stadium.
Ake double helps Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar in laboured 3-0 win
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands : Netherlands defender Nathan Ake scored twice and Memphis Depay also got on the scoresheet as the hosts laboured to a 3-0 home win over 10-man Gibraltar in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday.
Republic of Ireland come up just short after Pavard strike secures French win
A stunning save from French keeper Mike Maignan kept the Republic of Ireland from securing a well deserved draw against World Cup finalists France.
Republic of Ireland 0-1 France: Benjamin Pavard strike gives France Euro 2024 qualifying win in Group B
France held on to beat a resilient Ireland side 1-0 in their Euro 2024 Group B qualifier in Dublin. Didier Deschamps’ side were poor in the first half, struggling to break down an organised and defensively disciplined team. Ad Eventually the French showed their quality when Josh Cullen’s loose ball was pounced on by Benjamin Pavard, who fired a long-range rocket into the back of the net early in the second half.
Pavard redemption, Maignan shines as France down Ireland in Euro qualifier
DUBLIN : France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B on Monday.