Ireland v France

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14th November, 2009

Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland

Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT

Ireland

The Irish will know that a good home result in tonight's Republic of Ireland v France football match will likely be an absolute necessity, if their hopes of reaching the World Cup finals in South Africa are to be realised.

After finishing second in Group 8 behind Italy, it's France vs Ireland in the playoff, with a place in next summer’s World Cup finals on the line.

Richard Dunne will be instrumental in defence in this France - Ireland fixture, as his experience and leadership will be called upon to withstand the lethal French attack.

Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle will likely be the striking partnership selected by Giovanni Trapattoni to provide the fireworks in this Repblic of Ireland vs France match, as it is assumed Ireland will continue with their 4-4-2 formation.

Match day team news for the hosts in this France v Ireland football match sees manager Giovanni Trapattoni delaying in naming his final squad for the clash.

The delay surrounds whether Trapattoni will choose Liam Lawrence or Aiden McGeady to fill the second midfield flank role.

Damien Duff has been named in the team after overcoming an Achilles injury, and will play on one of the midfield flanks. Glenn Whelan and Keith Andrews start in central midfield, with Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle up front.

Sean St Ledger and Richard Dunne will play as centre-backs, John O'Shea will play at right-back, and Kevin Kilbane will feature as left-back.

 

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France

France have been hot and cold in recent years under Raymond Domenech, and this trend has continued leading into this France vs Ireland football tie.

France’s second place finish in Group 7 of World Cup qualifying must be seen as a failure to some extent, as well.

The team is full of potential with some world class names in the squad, such as Frank Ribery, Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka, and Karim Benzema, but the consistency will be the main question mark hovering above the team.

A loss in this France - Ireland World Cup football playoff will likely signify the end of Domenech’s illustrious reign as coach of the French National Team.

Match Day Team News for the French sees Jeremy Toulanan a major doubt, with Franck Ribery and Gael Clichy already absent with injuries.

Striker Andre-Pierre Gignac is expected to feature alongside Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka in France's forward line, whilst Karim Benzema will start on the bench.

Hugo Lloris should start again in goal, with the backline comprising of Bacary Sagna, William Gallas, Eric Abidal, and Patrice Evra.

Lassana Diarra and Yoann Gourcuff will start in midfield, with the final spot being determined by Toulanan's fitness.

 

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Prediction

The last competitive Republic of Ireland vs France meetings came back in the 2006 World Cup Qualifying rounds. The Ireland vs France fixture ended in a 1-0 French victory, whilst the reverse fixture in France saw the two teams battle out a 0-0 draw.

Ireland will know that either losing or conceding crucial away goals could spell the end of their hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup, but a victory or even a goalless draw would give the Irish some significant hope heading into next week's reverse tie in Paris.

The Irish faithful will be heavily behind their boys on Saturday, and so expect a tense, tight, and most of all, exciting affair.

Republic of Ireland vs France Prediction: Ireland 1 - France 1

 

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