As it happened: Boys in Green undone by Pavard in Euro 2024 qualifying opener

France's Benjamin Pavard, left, celebrates with team-mate Kylian Mbappé after opening the scoring against Ireland in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Ireland's Evan Ferguson in action against Dayot Upamecano of France during the Euro 2024 qualifier at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland's Matt Doherty in action with France's Benjamin Pavard Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, right, with Evan Ferguson before the Euro 2024 qualifier againdt France at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

27 March 2023; A general view of the Aviva Stadium before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile





Ireland take on France in the opening game of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign at the Aviva Stadium.
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