Draw, France Moving to South Africa

PARIS - France may be a sigh of relief. After going through a tough struggle, fleet Les Bleus finally won the last ticket to the European zone 2010 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Rep. Ireland, on Thursday (19/11/2009).

Roosters team has a 1-0 advantage over Rep.. Ireland thanks to Nicolas Anelka scored the only first leg, last weekend. Fleet The Boys in Green had thrown a warning would be difficult for foster children Raymond Domenech before their own supporters.

The threat is not just nonsense. Since the referee sounded the whistle signal the start of the match, Giovanni Trapattoni's squad farm without trepidation opened fire into the enemy camp.

A sweet opportunity came for the visitors when the new action rolling five minutes. Striker Kevin Doyle who escaped from custody France releases bait to Damien Duff. However, before Duff could threaten the goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, Manchester United defender Patrice Evra to secure the ball first.

Les Bleus have to survive the death of Irish barrage. Striker Robbie Keane could endanger the goalkeeper Lloris by bringing the ball into the penalty box. However, goalkeeper Lloris saved after running forward and snatched the ball from Keane.

Unfortunately, in minute 32, Lloris did not have the same luck. This time, succeeded in forcing Lloris Keano picked up the ball after a pass maximize Duff. 1-0 for the Irish position was not changed until 90 minutes passed.

With a 1-1 aggregate, was forced to extra time played. Anelka had asked for a penalty on 98 minutes when he dropped Shay Given in the forbidden box. However, the referee dismissed the request.

France should be grateful to William Gallas. When public Stade de France suspect the game will end with a dramatic penalty shoot-out, shocking Arsenal defender Ireland goalkeeper Given the tear after receiving feedback from Thierry Henry.

The Boys in Green had a chance to protest and accused Henry has done handball. However, the referee approved goals and frustrate dream Gallas Robbie Keane et al competed in South Africa, next year.