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In Pictures: Rep of Ireland 0-1 France
Saturday, 14 November 2009Pictures from the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Qualifying play-off first leg with France at Croke Park.
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The Irish fans paint Croke Park green ahead of the vital clash.
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Keith Andrews and Nicolas Anelka tussle for the ball.
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John O'Shea keeps tabs on French dangerman Thierry Henry.
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Kevin Kilbane gets out ahead of Anelka.
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Kevin Doyle gets past Alou Diarra.
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Robbie Keane goes in on the French keeper.
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A grounded Richard Dunne manages to get the ball away from France's Gignac.
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Keith Andrews gets stuck in in midfield...
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...and Kevin Doyle typifies Ireland's fighting spirit.
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Liam Lawrence appeals for a corner.
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Keith Andrews takes a nasty looking tumble.
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Robbie Keane's acrobatic effort comes to nothing.
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Nicolas Anelka's goalbound strike hits Sean St Ledger and beats Shay Given...
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...and Anelka and his team-mates celebrate a huge step towards South Africa.
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A dejected Glenn Whelan and Robbie Keane after the game. Down... but not out!
