French folly boosts Ireland

The Republic of Ireland clung on to top spot in World Cup qualifying Group Four as France were held to a goalless draw by Switzerland.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2005 - 22:05

The Republic of Ireland clung on to top spot in World Cup qualifying Group Four as France were held to a goalless draw by Switzerland.

Ireland were denied victory against Israel in Tel Aviv by an injury-time equaliser, but France were similarly frustrated as they failed to find a way past the Swiss at the Stade de France.

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