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Murphy's Ireland Beat Italy to Reach Last 16 - Ipswich Town News

Town striker Daryl Murphy won his 22nd full cap as the Republic of Ireland beat Italy 1-0 to secure a place in the last 16 of Euro 2016.

Robbie Brady scored the only goal of the game in the 85th minute to see Ireland to a deserved victory and third place in Group E, having drawn 1-1 with Sweden in their opening match and then lost 3-0 to Belgium. Ireland now face France in the last 16 on Sunday in Lyon.

Murphy played the first 70 minutes and put in a very effective display but is still looking for his first international goal with Italian keeper Salvatore Sirigu making an impressive save from his powerful first-half header.

The 33-year-old, an unused sub in the previous two matches, became the first Town player to appear at a European Championships finals since Claus Thomsen played for Denmark at Euro 96.

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