Wednesday,
18
November
2009
France pushed all the way by Ireland
France 1-1 Republic of Ireland (agg: 2-1, aet)
The hosts needed a William Gallas header to reach South Africa after Robbie Keane's 41st international goal forced extra time.
- World Cup play-offs to go down to wire
- France in control as luck deserts Ireland
- Ireland unfazed by French reputations
- France face Ireland in play-offs
Players
Last updated: 30/10/2009 09:32 CET
Fixtures & Results »
Play-off for Final Tournament
| 14.11.2009 | v | France | (H) | 0-1 |
| 18.11.2009 | v | France | (A) | 1-1 |
Qualifying round
Standings »
| Group 8 | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 24 |
| Republic of Ireland | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 18 |
| Bulgaria | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
| Cyprus | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 9 |
| Montenegro | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 9 |
| Georgia | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 3 |
Last updated: 20/11/2009 19:50 CET
