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France 2-1 Republic of Ireland

France came from behind to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 and progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 on Sunday.Robbie Brady’s second-minute penalty - the fastest spot-kick goal in the competition’s history - gave Ireland a half-time lead in Lyon, but Antoine Griezmann struck twice in the second half to give Les Bleus victory.Shane Duffy was then sent off for bringing Griezmann down when the Atletico Madrid striker was through on goal, and the 10 men were unable to stage an unlikely comeback.France will now play the winners of Monday’s last-16 clash between England and Iceland in the last eight.