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Watch: Wes Hoolahan breaks the deadlock in Paris

Norwich City man brings Stade de France roaring to life with excellent half volley

Wes Hoolahan celebrates scoring Ireland’s opener against Sweden in Paris. Photograph: Reuters

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 18:18

Ireland 1 Sweden 0 (Hoolahan 47)

Ireland continued on the front foot in the second half at Paris and got their reward as Wes Hoolahan opened the scoring against Sweden in the 47th minute.

After great work on the right by Seamus Coleman the ball dropped for the Norwich City man at the back post and he placed a perfect right-footed half-volley into the far corner with his instep.

A touch of genius to give Ireland the lead and send the green end of the Stade de France intop raptures.

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