So, that frantic finish brings the international window to an end for the Republic of Ireland.

So close to a famous equaliser, but Mike Maignan saved the day - literally.

You can read Matt Gault's report from the Aviva Stadium here, and keep an eye out on the BBC Sport website for any reaction.

Thanks for joining us,

Au Revoir!

Image source, Getty Images

It says a lot that the French players surrounded their goalkeeper after the final whistle.

The Republic were so close to a famous result.

Image source, Getty Images

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman, speaking to RTE: "I thought we performed well. It was really disappointing. I thought the crowd were magnificent. France, to be fair, were holding on at the end but you get no points for that. We played well, which is a positive, and there are things to be happy about heading into the summer games."

A stunning save in three parts.

From frustration to disbelief.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

Here's a great view of Benjamin Pavard's winner. Absolute belter.

Image source, Getty Images

Stephen Kelly
Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

The Netherlands are going to look at this and think, you know what, we're not guaranteed second place in this group at all. There's still massive games ahead but this is the way to start the group, against the best team in it and you put up a performance like that and you can build on it.

Elsewhere in Group B, the Netherlands have run out 3-0 winners at home to minnows Gibraltar.

Memphis Depay gave the hosts the lead and Nathan Ake scored twice to secure the win.

Image source, Getty Images

Chiedozie Ogbene, unsurprisingly named man of the match, speaking to RTE: "The atmosphere says it all. There are positives to take and we had enough chances to take a point, at least. I'm devastated for the guys, we gave everything. I said it before, we trained to win this game and were unfortunate not to get a result. We should be very proud, we matched one of the best teams in the world and the future is bright."

Image source, Inpho

Here's a picture of that Mike Maignan save.

Absolutely outrageous.

Image source, Getty Images

Stephen Kelly
Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

We can hold our heads high. We've got to go into this group now, after putting in a performance like that against, arguably, the best team in world football, we can go and get results and raise our game to a level that can give us a chance of actually qualifying.

Nathan Collins falls to the turf as the whistle blows. He can't believe his header was saved right at the death.

He lets out a scream and you don't have to be a lip reader to understand what he said.

It's all over in Dublin.

Image source, Inpho

Stephen Kelly
Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

The effort and energy that these players have put into this game has been sensational.

France are showing all their experience here. Slowing everything right down.

We're into the final minute!

Randal Kolo Muani is off for Marcus Thuram as France run the clock down.

Stephen Kelly
Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

I was off my feet there, I thought that was in! Maignan comes up with an unbelievable save late on in the game. What a wonderful ball in and a great header and that is a world class save. Ireland are so unlucky not to get an equaliser.

Stephen Kelly
Former Republic of Ireland defender on RTE

Just listen to that crowd! Unbelievable stuff from Ireland in these last few minutes.

Three minutes of additional time.

Is there one last twist?

AND AGAIN! WHAT ON EARTH!

This time Nathan Collins rises highest and it looks like it is going to fly into the net, but Maignan pulls off a stunning save to keep it out.

That's absolutely ridiculous. Two world-class saves in the space of a minute!

What. A. Save.

Jules Kounde heads the ball towards his own goal and Maignan pulls off a stunning stop to keep his own defender out.