Things are tense in the Stade de Lyon right now.
And, while the amount of Irish supporters in the stadium is less than what we’ve seen in the group stages, the Irish fans can almost be heard from here.
For the first time in the entire tournament France are trailing behind and they’re doing so because our heroes managed to secure the lead in the first two minutes. Such a feat almost secured them the fast goal in Euro’s history.
We all owe Robbie Brady a pint.
The goal was a magnificent moment in Irish sporting history. Watch it below.
https://twitter.com/TeamFoot_/status/747053358062637056
Here’s how Twitter reacted.
You wouldn’t even script this for a film lads WE HAVE IN IN THE BAG #COYBIG #IRLFRA
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) June 26, 2016
I’m genuinely crying in the media tribune
I genuinely don’t care
— Conán Doherty (@ConanDoherty) June 26, 2016
Put that in your baguette and lightly sautée it #COYBIG #IRLFRA
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) June 26, 2016
The scene at @FanzoneTitanic when that penalty went in! WOW!!! @COYBIG @JOEdotie pic.twitter.com/28YJM6h6ZN
— Sean Hegarty (@Sean_Hegarty) June 26, 2016
Worst thing about an early goal is the length of time remaining! Another would be nice. Me nerves! #COYBIG
— Colm O’Gorman (@Colmogorman) June 26, 2016
GOAL! ROBBIE BRADY HAS SCORED!
IRELAND ARE AHEAD!
I’M FLYING THROUGH SPACE WITHOUT A HELMET!
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) June 26, 2016