France v Republic of Ireland, 25 November 1953

Score1-0 to France
RefereeLucien Van Nuffel
CompetitionFIFA World Cup Group 4
VenueParc des Princes, Paris
Attendance32,265

Goals:

Roger Piantoni 73 G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

James O'Neill Goalkeeper
Tommy Clinton Defender
Con Martin Centre Half/Goalkeeper
Peter Farrell Wing half
Eddie Gannon Wing half
Tommy Eglington Outside Left (captain)
Alf Ringstead Outside Left
Arthur Fitzsimons Inside forward
Reg Ryan Inside forward

1  France

Goals:

Roger Piantoni 73 G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

James O'Neill Goalkeeper
Tommy Clinton Defender
Con Martin Centre Half/Goalkeeper
Peter Farrell Wing half
Eddie Gannon Wing half
Tommy Eglington Outside Left (captain)
Alf Ringstead Outside Left
Arthur Fitzsimons Inside forward
Reg Ryan Inside forward