Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Republic of Ireland vs France in the UEFA Women's Championship Qualification
The Republic of Ireland ended a run of six straight defeats with an impressive 3-1 victory over France in Cork to conclude their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign.
As France threw on their big names from the bench Vicki Becho pulled one back, but Anna Patten's header in the 90th minute made the game safe.Already qualified but still with the incentive of finishing ahead of England, France made 11 changes for the contest and subsequently looked lacking in rhythm.
After that bright start from the Republic of Ireland, France would settle into things and see more of the ball but there was still precious little for Courtney Brosnan to do in goal. The biggest talking point of the first half, however, came when a penalty appeal from the Republic of Ireland was waved away despite Caitlin Hayes' header appearing to strike the arm of Maelle Lakrar.France introduced Delphine Cascarino at the break and, although she quickly drove towards goal, it was still the Republic of Ireland asking more questions.
Ten minutes later, the North Carolina Courage player played through Russell with the tireless striker taking an excellent touch beyond Elisa De Almeida and curling an effort beyond Picaud.
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