Euro 2016: Twitter reacts as France beat Republic of Ireland 2-1

Antoine Griezmann scored a brace to help France earn the 2-1 win

France storm into the quarter-final of UEFA Euro 2016 after Antonie Griezmann’s heroics helped them earn a 2-1 victory over Republic of Ireland. The Boys in Green started the proceedings with a very early goal as Robbie Brady scored from the spot in the second minute, after Shane Long was fouled inside the box by Paul Pogba.

France lacked the quality as they were unable to penetrate the Irish defense in the first half. But the second half was a different story altogether. Antonie Griezmann scored a brace as France came from behind to secure their position in the quarter-final. Shane Duffy’s sending off in the 66th minute added to the agony of the Irish as France secured a 2-1 victory. Les Blues will now face the winner of Iceland vs England in the quarter-final.

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— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) June 26, 2016

Brady's goal is the second-quickest in EURO history after Dmitri Kirichenko in 2004. #EURO2016 #FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/hYyWPdjLVM
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 26, 2016

Goals scored by clubs at #EURO2016

Norwich City - 3
Barcelona - 2
Man Utd - 1
Atletico Madrid - 1
Bayern Munich - 0 pic.twitter.com/JrTQ5hjg0J
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) June 26, 2016

All Three goals for #IRL at #EURO2016 so far have been scored by Norwich City players. pic.twitter.com/bMZpr8s2eL
— From The Stands (@FromTStands) June 26, 2016

Ireland fans already #FRAIRL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/2RU7FjmJZT
— SBS - The World Game (@TheWorldGame) June 26, 2016

#VIDEO: Vastly outnumbered Irish fans sing on after early Brady goal https://t.co/OxdyRG891z #FRAIRL #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/LPSo2We7pz
— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) June 26, 2016

In that photo going round, Roy Keane is not jumping, he's descending from the clouds. #SaintRoy
— Gina_ius (@Gina_inTipp) June 26, 2016

Olivier Giroud taken out by a sniper in the stands pic.twitter.com/LgyWx1ASLw
— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) June 26, 2016

Payet giving his magic to Griezmann. pic.twitter.com/s2xo19aYtw
— harry. (@whufc_harry) June 26, 2016

Robbie Brady has now scored more Euros goals than

Raúl
Del Piero
Hagi
Xavi
Gullit
Lewandowski #IRL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/DRyvIqYYl7
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) June 26, 2016

#Euro2016 #FRAIRL Les statistiques de la première mi-temps. / Via @infosportplus pic.twitter.com/sNE2Bwh8he
— LesNews (@LesNews) June 26, 2016

Récupère la petite,
Angoisse la petite
Embrouille la petite
Coller coller … coller la petite ! #FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/WbXtCbY7Uz
— Tony Saint Laurent (@tony_st_laurent) June 26, 2016

Meep, meep Come on, Kingsley! #FRAIRL #Coman pic.twitter.com/7S8OCiiw6q
— FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) June 26, 2016

Grizzouuuuu #FRAIRL #beINEURO pic.twitter.com/o2cKmwXcUb
— Mary Patrux (@MaryPatrux) June 26, 2016

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT !!! ANTOINE GRIZOU GRIEZMANN égalise de la tête pour la #FRA (1-1) https://t.co/KQ9PDRSwCd #FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/3tP6SyYTB5
— Le Monde (@lemondefr) June 26, 2016

Le but de Griezmann ! #FRAIRL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/lmsqOfwuoh
— TeamFoot2016 (@TeamFoot_) June 26, 2016

Ireland fans right now. #FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/DDw4NpeaKZ
— TheLADbible (@TheLadBible) June 26, 2016

#EURO2016 top scorers

- Bale
- Griezmann
- Morata#FRAIRLhttps://t.co/NI1sjtGRxI pic.twitter.com/0ndlDp2aPW
— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) June 26, 2016

Le deuxième but de Griezmann ! #FRAIRL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/wDurXUyK0f
— TeamFoot2016 (@TeamFoot_) June 26, 2016

56 min: France 0-1 Ireland
57 min: France 1-1 Ireland
60 min: France 2-1 Ireland
66 min : Ireland w/10 men#FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/q5TGOGW9k0
— Fergie's Fledglings (@RedDevilTimes) June 26, 2016

On remerciera Super Victor d'avoir livré à la mi-temps un fût de Guinness dans le vestiaire irlandais. #FRAIRL
— WinamaxSport (@WinamaxSport) June 26, 2016

RED CARD: Duffy is sent off after tripping Griezmann as he ran through on goal.#EURO2016 #FRAIRL
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 26, 2016

11 of France's last 12 goals at EUROs have been scored after half-time.#EURO2016 #FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/aAT7YqkjP7
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 26, 2016

Quand tu marques deux buts mais que tu as Call Me Maybe en tête #FRAIRL #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/JzM7sM70T4
— Deezer France (@DeezerFrance) June 26, 2016

Giroud when he got pushed #FRAIRL #Euro2016 https://t.co/9PGiEX1fO5
— ArsenalFanTV (@ArsenalFanTV) June 26, 2016

Griezmann to the rescue for France, who book their place in the last eight.#EURO2016 #FRAIRL pic.twitter.com/cZHiPvETyR
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 26, 2016

Here's the view from the Paris fanzone as Griezmann grabbed his second to put France ahead #FRAIRL #bbceuro2016 pic.twitter.com/43gfXNWky0
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 26, 2016