Whistles greet the half-time whistle in Paris
Although the boys in green and white were dreaming of it, few were backing the Republic of Ireland to cause France problems. (Read on …)
Portugal keep it tight at the back
Portugal joined France and Russia in winning their first leg of the play-off in the race to reach South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. (Read on …)
Anelka nicks a lucky deflection
Deflected goals count all the same but the defending team can’t help but feel gutted whenever they lose one. (Read on …)
Away goal keeps Slovenian dreams alive
Late goal gives Slovenia hope (Read on …)