FT: France 1 Republic of Ireland 1 AET (Agg: 2-1)

120 The referee blows his whistle for the end of extra-time. France will play in the World Cup after Gallas' controversial winner. The Republic were the better side tonight and their tactics were spot on but they will not be making the trip to South Africa.

120 Govou wastes a great chance as he fires the ball over the top of the bar from six yards.

120 McGeady overhits his free-kick from the right and Dunne's looping header at the far post is once again superbly claimed by Lloris.

120 Duff is knocked to the ground by Evra's challenge to give the Republic a free-kick on the right flank.

119 Lloris is impressive again as he easily collect a long ball forward under pressure from Dunne. Not long left for the Republic to find a goal.

118 Dunne has been moved to the Republic's attack as they search for a goal. Lloris does well to punch the ball clear as he continues to be France's best player.

117 Malouda's corner is gathered at the second attempt by Given. The Republic have the ball but can they score a late goal to reach the World Cup?

116 France are now moving closer to the World Cup as Anelka's free-kick from 30 yards is deflected behind for a corner by Dunne.

115 Given fails to gather Malouda's corner from the right but St Ledger is able to knock the ball clear.

114 McShane's long ball forward is knocked back to Lloris by a flicked header from Gallas as Keane continues to put the France defence under pressure.

113 Duff's cross from the right is easily claimed by Lloris inside his six-yard box as the Republic continue to find space in wide areas. The away side are still looking capable of creating chances.

112 McGeady's cross from the left is headed clear by Gallas and Anelka is able to run the ball clear of danger.

111 Lassana Diarra's long ball forward races straight out of play for a goal-kick as France look to wind down the clock.

110 Gibson finds some space but he can only send his rasping effort high over the top of the bar from 30 yards. France are struggling to get out of their own half.

109 McGeady's second corner from the left evades everyone in the France box and goes out of play for a goal-kick. The Republic are on top as they push for a goal to regain the advantage in this tie.

108 McGeady's corner from the left is headed behind for another flag-kick by Sagna.

107 The Republic make their expected final change as McGeady replaces Lawrence.

106 We are back under way and it looks like the Republic are going to bring on Aiden McGeady soon.

HT The referee blows his whistle to end the first half of extra-time. The Republic need a goal in the final 15 minutes to go through on away goals. Let me know your thoughts at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

105 The Republic will not be happy with the referee. There has been a lot of controversy in this first period of extra-time and Henry's handball in the build-up to Gallas' goal will lead the way.

104 Duff has been booked for his protests against the goal.

104 GOAL GALLAS! Malouda's free-kick is knocked back to Gallas inside the Republic six-yard box by Henry. The France defender turns the ball home but the away side have every right to be angry as Henry handled the ball twice in the build up to the goal.

102 Govou takes control of a neat pass and fires the ball into the back of the net. However, the France sub is caught offside and the scores remain level on aggregate. Correct decision from the linesman.

100 It looks like Anelka's failed penalty appeal will be a major talking point. I think the referee made the correct decision but others will probably take a different view.

99 Kilbane's cross from the left narrowly evades Keane and drifts just wide of Lloris' far post. This game is set up for a sensational finish after the last couple of minutes.

98 Anelka runs through one-on-one with Given and the France striker tumbles under the challenge of the Republic goalkeeper. There wasn't much contact between the pair and it looks like the referee is right to wave play-on.

97 Evra continues to impress for France as his powerful forward run is ended as Andrews knocks the ball behind for a corner. The flag-kick is easily cleared.

96 Malouda knocks the ball away from Duff with a strong challenge on the left flank. The tempo of this match has slowed by that is not a surprise in extra-time.

95 A lot of you e-mailing in want to see Aiden McGeady come on for the Republic but there is no sign of a change yet. Let me know your thoughts at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

94 Lawrence's cross from the right takes a deflection and is easily gathered by Lloris at his near post.

93 Anelka goes close as he sends his driven effort from 30 yards narrowly wide of Given's right hand post.

92 Not a great night for Raymond Domenech as the France coach is booed by the home fans when he appears on the big screen. He has been tactically outmaneuvered by Giovanni Trapattoni tonight.

91 Extra-time is quickly under way as Gallas knocks the ball out of play for a Republic throw-in on the right flank under pressure from Doyle.

France are 8/13 to qualify for the World Cup with our friends at Sky Bet and you can back the Republic at 6/5.

FT The referee blows his whistle for full-time and we will now have 30 minutes of extra-time. Great display from the Republic tonight as their tactics have been spot on. Let me know your thoughts on how this tie will be decided at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

90 Henry's cross from the right is parried by Given but luckily St Ledger is close to the ball and he is able to clear the danger.

90 Anelka is the latest player to waste a chance to test the Republic defence as he sends a cross from the right straight out of play for a goal-kick.

90 Malouda is booked for a clumsy challenge on Lawrence as the Republic winger looks to storm forward.

90 We are in the first of three minutes of additional time.

90 Keane finds himself in space near the France box but he can only send a looping effort wide of Lloris goal.

89 Keane is penalised as he tangles with Gallas in the France box while looking to create space.

88 The Republic continue to look comfortable as Duff keeps possession with ease. The Fulham winger has been back to his best tonight.

87 France make their final change as Malouda replaces Gourcuff. That means we will not see Benzema in this tie.

86 It looks like France are set to make their final change as Florent Malouda prepares to come on.

85 Lassana Diarra continues to struggle tonight as his attempted bustling run ends with the ball drifting through to Given.

84 A good spell of possession for France but the Republic are looking comfortable with players behind the ball.

83 France are starting to rely on long balls forward as Sagna's effort is headed away from danger by St Ledger.

82 Lawrence's looping cross from the right is claimed by Lloris inside his six-yard box. The Republic are still creating space near the France box.

81 Sagna sends a poor cross from the right straight out of play for a goal-kick. France have failed to produce in the final third tonight.

80 Lawrence's long ball forward races away from Keane and through to Lloris in the France box.

79 Squillaci says a bit too much to the referee, who has done really well to let this game flow tonight, and he is booked.

78 Dunne does really well to knock the ball away from Anelka as the France striker looks to charge towards Given's goal. This match is very open as we near the final stages.

77 Duff does really well to win a free-kick on the halfway line as a neat piece of skill forces Lassana Diarra to knock him to the ground.

76 Gallas heads the ball back to Lloris as Keane looks to create space in the final third. It has been a great display from the Republic striker tonight.

75 Gourcuff wastes the free-kick from the right as his effort is easily claimed by Given inside his six-yard box.

74 McShane is booked by the referee for a clumsy challenge on Anelka on the left flank. Correct decision from the official.

73 Keane knocks Lawrence's neat pass away from Lloris but he can't keep the ball in play as the goal is left unattended. Goal-kick to France. What a chance that could have been for the Republic.

72 Sagna's cross from the right is headed wide of Given's far post by Henry from eight yards. This is the best spell of the game for the home side.

71 Gourcuff's driven free-kick from the left flank is superbly claimed by Given at his near post. France are starting to become more of an attacking threat.

70 Gourcuff fails to take another chance to shine as his volley, which was going wide anyway, from the edge of the box is superbly blocked by McShane. Great defensive effort from the Republic so far.

69 Gibson's long ball forward is collected by Lloris as Keane fails to break behind the France defence.

68 Gourcuff wastes the chance to set Henry through onw-on-one with Given as his lofted pass races away from the France striker.

67 Sagna's cross from the right is cleared away from danger by Gibson as we start to reach the business end of this game.

66 The Republic are forced to make their second change as O'Shea, who appears to have picked up a knock, is replaced by Paul McShane.

65 Govou loses control of the ball as he looks to charge forward and the Republic are able to clear the danger. France are starting to look more dangerous but the away side still pose an attacking threat.

64 Lloris deserves praise for his display tonight. The France goalkeeper did really well to block Duff's effort and he has been his side's best player by far.

63 The Republic make their first change of the night as Darron Gibson replaces Whelan.

62 Now France break forward as Given does really well to knock Henry's effort away from danger. Great entertainment in the last couple of minutes.

61 Duff runs through one-on-one with Lloris but the France goalkeeper does superbly to block the Republic winger's effort.

60 Henry's free-kick from the right is half-cleared by a flicked header from Lawrence and Gourcuff's resulting cross from the opposite flank is easily gathered by Given.

59 Kilbane becomes the first player to be booked tonight as he bundles Gourcuff to the ground just outside the right hand side of the Republic box.

58 Anelka's cross from the right is cleared by Dunne after Gourcuff found some space to set the France striker free.

57 France make their second change as Govou replaces Gignac. Very surprising move with Karim Benzema also on the bench.

56 The Republic scramble the ball clear as France get forward in numbers.

55 Lawrence's free-kick is headed clear by Gallas as the Republic continue to have the chance to impress from set-pieces.

54 Anelka makes space for a shot but his effort from 30 yards is easily claimed in the centre of his goal by Given. The Republic goalkeeper continues to look solid.

53 We have a break in play as the referee warns Gignac and Kilbane after the pair tangled.

52 It looks like France could be set to make a surprising change as Sidney Govou warms up on the sidelines.

51 Gignac wastes a great chance to cause problems for the Republic defence as he drags a weak shot wide of Given's right hand post from the edge of the box.

50 Keane's low cross from the left is knocked away from Lawrence by a strong challenge from Evra. Great work from the France defender.

49 The Republic are enjoying a spell of possession as they keep the Paris crowd quiet.

48 France are looking very shaky at the start of this half. They have been really poor so far tonight.

47 Lawrence's lofted free-kick from the left falls to the unmarked O'Shea at the far post. The defender fails to take the chance as he fires a poor half-volley over the bar. Great start to the second half from the Republic.

46 The action is back under way as Keane wins a free-kick on the right flank as Lassana Diarra produces a poor challenge.

The players are back on the field as we get close to the start of the second half.

Kyle from Trinidad and Tobago thinks the Republic will win 2-0 with Keane bagging another goal and Hans Kromann has got in touch to tell us that Denmark is behind Giovanni Trapattoni's boys tonight. Let me know your views at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

France are now 7/2 to win this match with Sky Bet, the Republic are 5/6 and the draw is available at 15/8. France are 1/2 to reach the World Cup and the Republic are 7/5.

HT The referee blows his whistle for half-time. The scores are level on aggregate after Keane's goal. We could be set for a very entertaining second period so let me know your thoughts on this match at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

45 Whelan sees his free-kick from 30 yards deflected over the bar by Evra. France easily clear the resulting corner.

45 Anelka makes space for a shot on the edge of the Republic box but his weak effort is easily gathered by Given at his left hand post.

45 There will be two minutes of additional time.

44 Gignac's weak cross from the right takes a deflection and is easily gathered by Given inside his six-yard box.

43 France keep the ball with ease in their own half but the Republic are keeping plenty of men behind the ball and are looking solid.

42 Kilbane's lofted ball forward is claimed by Lloris as he deals with the pressure from Keane. The France goalkeeper continues to be his side's best player.

41 Henry runs out of space on the right flank as he is ushered out of play by O'Shea. Frustration grows for France.

40 Anelka is starting to find his feet as his low cross from the right is scrambled clear by St Ledger.

39 Anelka sees his effort from 12 yards deflected behind for a corner. Henry again wastes the corner as the Republic easily clear the danger.

38 Anelka does well to win a free-kick for France on the halfway line. No impact from the Chelsea striker so far but we all know that could change.

37 France are dominating possession after the Republic's goal but they have yet to cause any problems for Given.

36 St Ledger's long ball forward drifts through to Lloris in the France box. The hosts are looking nervous and have not done enough to keep their advantage.

35 Gourcuff wastes a chance to test Given as he fires a poor effort high over the top of the bar from the edge of the box. The home fans are not happy with France.

34 The Republic fans are now making their voices heard in Paris. They should be delighted with how their side has performed so far.

33 GOAL KEANE! Duff slides a neat pass to the unmarked Keane on the edge of the six-yard box and the striker turns his effort home into the bottom far corner of Lloris' goal. The Republic lead on the night and are level on the aggregate.

31 Keane is caught offside as he looks to make progress down the left flank.

30 More frustration for the France fans as Henry and Lassana Diarra fail to wotk a one-two and allow the ball to go out of play for a throw in.

29 We are in a quiet spell in this game. Giovanni Trapattoni's tactics are working so Republic fans should be content at the moment.

28 Gignac lets the ball slip under his feet on the left flank and out of play on the left flank to allow the France fans to sound their frustration.

27 Henry looks frustrated as his flick-on drifts through to Given in the Republic box. France have enjoyed more of the play but haven't looked like scoring.

26 Doyle wastes a great chance for the Republic as he sends Lawrence's cross from the right wide of Lloris' far post with a flicked header. The Wolves striker should have done better.

25 Sagna's looping cross from the right is claimed with ease on the edge of his six-yard box by Given as this match continues to entertain.

24 Lloris stars again for France as he punches the ball away from Keane as the Republic striker prepares a half-volley.

23 Sagna's bustling run forward is ended by strong challenge from Duff as the winger continues to be the Republic's star performer.

22 Anelka fails with his attempted flick towards the Republic goal. No mention for Given until now so that shows the away side are looking comfortable.

21 Lawrence's cross from the right is headed clear by Sagna as the Republic continue to pose questions from wide areas.

20 Doyle battles with Squillaci to create space on the left but he can only succeed in sending a low cross straight to Lloris.

19 Duff continues to impress on the left as his lofted cross is headed away from Lawrence by Evra. Both sides are evenly matched with France offering a little more in the final third.

18 We have a break in play as Sagna receives treatment after a knock to the mouth. He is bleeding but will be able to continue in the match.

17 France try to be far too clever with their corner from the right and they quickly lose possession on the edge of the Republic box.

16 France slide the free-kick to Anelka and he sees his effort blocked. The loose ball falls to Gignac and his shot is deflected behind for a corner.

15 Henry wins a free-kick in a decent position as he is bundled to the ground by O'Shea. France are on top.

14 Henry's corner from the left is half-cleared to Lassana Diarra on the edge of the box. The France midfielder sees his initial effort blocked and sends his second attempt high over the top of the bar.

13 Andrews heads the ball behind for a corner under no pressure on the edge of the Republic box.

12 Lloris does well to claim the ball just inside his box as he stops Keane reaching O'Shea's through ball. The France goalkeeper looks like he could become one of the world's best.

11 Evra is penalised as he handles the ball on the left flank. Decent spell for France but no reason for the Republic to panic.

10 France look dangerous for the first time tonight as the break from a Republic corner and Henry sees a driven effort blocked by St Ledger.

9 France are forced to make an early change as Escude is replaced in the centre of defence by Sebastien Squillaci.

8 Gallas is forced to knock the ball out of play for a Republic throw-in on the left as Keane looks to charge forward.

7 Escude is back on the field as some nervy passes from France fail to find their target. The Republic have settled quickly and can feel optimistic with the pattern of the match.

6 We have a break in play as Escude receives treatment after a collision with Evra. The away goals rule will count in this tie so if the Republic bag more than one goal they would be in a great position.

5 O'Shea's long ball forward races away from Keane and goes out of play for a France goal-kick.

4 Duff's cross from the left narrowly evades Keane and Evra is able to knock the ball away from danger. Good move from the Republic.

3 France are dominating possession at the start of the match as Lassan Diarra sees plenty of ball. Plenty of focus will be on the Real Madrid midfielder after he handbags at the end of the first leg.

2 Escude does well to win a challenge with Doyle and fire the ball away from the France box. Quiet start to this match.

1 The action is under way as Lloris quickly collects possession in the France box.

The national anthems have been sung. Get set for the action.

Barry from Limerick thinks the Republic will win 2-1 with Richard Dunne bagging the winner. What do you think will happen? Let me know at nick.hext@bskyb.com.

The players are in the tunnel as we get close to kick-off in Paris.

The teams in full for tonight's match are: France: Lloris, Sagna, Gallas, Escude, Evra, Lassana Diarra, Alou Diarra, Gourcuff, Anelka, Gignac, Henry Subs: Mandanda, Remy, Sissoko, Benzema, Govou, Malouda, Squillaci

Rep of Ireland: Given, O'Shea, St, Ledger, Dunne, Kilbane, Lawrence, Whelan, Andrews, Duff, Doyle, Keane Subs: Joe Murphy, McGeady, McShane, Kelly, Gibson, Hunt, Best, Referee: Martin Hansson (Sweden)

Here is some detailed information about tonight's teams: Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni keeps faith with the men who ran France close on Saturday for the decisive World Cup play-off clash in Paris. Liam Lawrence is once again handed the job of providing both width and defensive cover on the right side of midfield as Aiden McGeady has to make do with a seat on the bench. France coach Raymond Domenech makes one enforced change as injured central defender Eric Abidal is replaced by Julien Escude.

The Republic are unchanged from Saturday's first leg. Full team news to follow.

France are 1/2 to win this match with Sky Bet, the Republic are 6/1 and you can back the draw at 3/1. You can get odds of 200/1 for Robbie Keane to score first and the Republic to win 2-0.

Welcome to our live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off second leg against France in Paris. The French lead 1-0 after the first leg at Croke Park so can Giovanni Trapattoni's side cause an incredible upset. Let me know at nick.hext@bskyb.com.