This Robbie Brady penalty gives Ireland the lead against France

What a start for the Irish.

Not many would've given them much hope as they kicked off against the much-fancied French side in Lyon earlier, but after just a couple of minutes, the hosts were behind. Shane Long was on the end of a cumbersome Paul Pogba challenge with a minute played, leaving the referee with little option but to point to the spot. Up stepped Robbie Brady - the hero of Ireland's must win match against Italy last week - to give Ireland the lead. https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/747052884043280384 The French were frustrated for the rest of the half as Ireland's defence stood strong. A big 45 minutes lie ahead.