Sunday, June 26, 2016

Ireland fades against better rested France in Euro 2016 exit (The Associated Press)

Ireland's Shane Long lies on the pitch at the end of the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between France and Ireland, at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France, Sunday, June 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Ireland bowed out of the European Championship on Sunday with a 2-1 loss after relinquishing a halftime lead against a better rested France. France had a full week to recover from the group phase and prepare for the round-of-16 match. Ireland, meanwhile, had to beat Italy on Wednesday to qualify for the knockout stages.


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