Republic of Ireland v France, 30 March 1977
| Score | 1-0 to Republic of Ireland |
| Referee | Erich Linemayr |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup Group 5 |
| Venue | Lansdowne Road, Dublin |
| Attendance | 48,000 |
View Republic of Ireland v France head to head
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Republic of Ireland
Manager: Johnny Giles
Goals:
| Liam Brady | 11 |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Mick Kearns
Defender
Jimmy Holmes
Defender
Paddy Mulligan
Defender
David O'Leary
Midfielder
Liam Brady
Midfielder
Gerry Daly
Midfielder
Johnny Giles
(captain)
Midfielder
Steve Heighway
Midfielder
Mick Martin
Forward
Don Givens
Forward
Ray Treacy
Cards:
| Gerry Daly | Y |
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France
Manager: Michel Hidalgo
Goals:
Starting lineup:
André Rey
Goalkeeper
Gerard Janvion
Defender
Christian López
Defender
(captain)
Patrice Rio
Defender
Thierry Tusseau
Defender/Midfielder
Dominique Bathenay
Midfielder
Michel Platini
Midfielder
Christian Synaeghel
Midfielder
Bernard Lacombe
Forward
Dominique Rocheteau
Forward
Oliver Rouyer
Forward
Cards:
| Patrice Rio | Y |