Griezmann's double takes France to Euro quarters

June 26, 2016 20:26

Antoine Griezmann scored two goals to rally France to a 2-1 victory against Republic of Ireland and help them advance to the quarter-finals at the Euro 2016 football championship in Lyon, on Sunday.

Ireland took an early when Robbie Brady converted a penalty in the second minute as the visitors led 1-0 at the halftime.

Griezmann led France's superb comeback by scoring two goals in the space of three minutes -- in the 58th and 61st minute to give the hosts a superb victory.

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