World runner-up France overwhelmed the Republic of Ireland at home at Parc des Princes to maintain a winning record after 5 EURO 2024 qualifying matches.
With superior class and force, in addition to the advantage of playing at home, the French team pushed their team to attack right after the opening whistle with continuous goals against the Republic of Ireland.

Faced with such great pressure, the Irish defense could not stand firm. In the 19th minute, captain Kylian Mbappe returned the ball just at his feet for Aurelien Tchouameni to hit a beautiful and extremely dangerous curling shot, not giving goalkeeper Bazunu a chance to block.

After the opening goal, the French team continued to put pressure on the Republic of Ireland’s goal. However, it was also necessary to wait until the beginning of the second half for the home team to concretize their advantage into the second goal in the match. In the 48th minute, it was still Mbappe who kicked the ball off a defender of the Republic of Ireland, accidentally reaching Marcus Thuram’s foot and the French striker quickly hit the roof of the visitors’ net, doubling the gap.

With nothing left to lose, the Republic of Ireland rose up strongly, but unfortunately all the efforts of this team did not bring the desired results. The French team also had a few more opportunities to deepen the gap but failed, so they were satisfied with the final 2-0 victory.

This gentle result helps the “Gaulois Rooster” maintain a winning record in the EURO 2024 qualifying round with 15 absolute points after 5 matches, not conceding a goal and having 11 goals. Coach Didier Deschamps’ team firmly secured the top spot in Group B, 9 points ahead of the second-placed team, the Netherlands, and has played 2 more matches.