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The tie went to extra time and a controversial William Gallas goal enabled by captain Thierry Henry handling the ball twice made the score 2–1 on aggregate and France progressed to the World Cup at the Irish's expense.
The Republic of Ireland have appeared in the Men's FIFA World Cup on three occasions, in 1990, 1994, and 2002. They have always advanced from the group stage but have never advanced beyond the quarter-finals. Their first appearance was in Italy at the 1990 Men's FIFA World Cup.
Nov 18, 2009 · Thierry Henry's handball proved key. William Gallas fired a relieved France into the World Cup finals as a controversial winner shattered the Republic of Ireland's brave resistance. The Arsenal...
Apr 1, 2009 · Robbie Keane kept the Republic of Ireland's dreams of automatic qualification for the World Cup alive with a last-gasp equaliser to deny ten-man Italy victory.
This was the first time an Irish player had scored more than one goal in total in the World Cup Finals. Robbie Keane eventually went on to score three goals in the competition. Also the first time Ireland scored more than once in a match at a major tournament.
Nov 18, 2009 · The Republic of Ireland suffered cruellest of World Cup exits as France went through with a goal which should have been disallowed for handball. Thierry Henry clearly handled before playing...
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Jun 6, 2009 · Richard Dunne's goal has given a gritty Ireland a vital draw against Bulgaria in Sofia
