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Euro 2016: France beat Ireland 2-1 to reach quarter-finals

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Antoine Griezmann broke Irish hearts with two second-half goals as France came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over 10-man Republic of Ireland and move into the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on Sunday.

Robbie Brady, who had netted the Republic's winner against Italy, had converted a penalty with just two minutes gone to give the Irish a shock lead.

Victory in the last 16 clash at the Stade de Lyon means France face either Iceland or England in the Stade de France quarter-final next Sunday.

READ: 5 facts about French hero Antoine Griezmann

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