Euro: R16: France vs. Ireland, 6/26/2016

[Live in the Now]

France are obviously much better rested, and more talented in general even though they haven't played like it.

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[Subban signed e5]

First meeting since the Henry handball in 2009.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

First meeting since the Henry handball in 2009.

Would be peotic justice for Ireland to eliminate France IN FRANCE!

That being said, as a France supporter, I hope they win.

 

[Evilo]

First meeting since the Henry handball in 2009.

And I'll remind everyone before it gets dirty that Ireland was never virtually qualified during that game before the handball. Doesn't make the handball right, but doesn't make Ireland through without it.

 

[HajdukSplit]

Hoping for Ireland but realistically I see France winning this match, it won't be easy for them though, it will be similar set up France saw in the group stage, aggressive team putting all 11 behind the ball but the Irish at least have a capable striker unlike Romania and Albania for example so their defense might have difficulties with the long ball

Think the Irish will score but France win something like 2:1

 

[spintheblackcircle]

France 2-0

 

[East Coast Bias]

Logic says France wins easily, but I could see it being a tight, anxious game.

If France finish their chances early (and they'll have them), it could be over quickly. But if they don't, and it's tied in the 60/70th minute, there's going to be a ton of anxiety in that stadium. Ireland have nothing to lose, and they know it.

COYBIG

What I would pay to be in Lyon for the next few days. Gonna be some fun.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Dimitri Payet scores in the 89th minute to seal this for France, 1-0.

 

[theaub]

Ireland loses on a legitimate handball penalty in the 93rd

 

[East Coast Bias]

Ireland loses on a legitimate handball penalty in the 93rd

Weeks of good publicity for the Irish fans goes to **** as they riot in the streets of Lyon

 

[Bon Esprit]

What could prevent a French win? Right , nothing. I want to see finally a good football game at this euros. But have my doubts. Easy France win.

 

[Evilo]

1-0 France is my prediction.

 

[Blender]

2-0 France with goals from Payet and Griezmann is my prediction.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

What a dreadful call...

 

[Shrimper]

Stonewall. Brady!

 

[Scandale du Jour]

It is total and utter ********. What a disgusting call.

 

[Live in the Now]

Yep, not in dispute. Rode up his back.

 

[Shrimper]

It is total and utter ********. What a disgusting call.

It's a clear foul

 

[Ceremony]

There now follows about 89 minutes of utter siege.

 

[Bakayoko Ono]

What was Pogba thinking

 

[Blender]

That was not a penalty...

 

[MXD]

Good thing I woke up a bit earlier than expected

 

[Scandale du Jour]

It's a clear foul

Nope, their legs tangled and the Irishman dove.

 

[Panteras]

I think I had it 2-1 France on the tournament pool at work so hope it pans out

 

[Shrimper]

There now follows about 89 minutes of utter siege.

Ireland wouldn't be that stupid, surely