
When the Republic of Ireland played France in a two-legged play-off tie in November 2009, there was a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa at stake, but controversy shrouded the final result.
France won 1-0 at Croke Park in the first-leg, meaning Ireland knew they had to win the game in 90 minutes to have a shot at qualifying for the tournament. Robbie Keane managed to score at the Stade de France four days later, sending the game to extra-time.