France beat Republic in World Cup warm-up game - as it happened

1. Republic of Ireland 0-3 France
2. Republic were playing at home for last time before Women's World Cup debut
3. Maelle Lakrar (2) and Eugenie Le Sommer on target for France in Dublin

Goodnight!

It turned out to be a disappointing night for the Republic of Ireland, who were ultimately outclassed by France after a promising opening 40 minutes or so.

But the Republic received a good insight into the level of opposition they will face at the World Cup, so they can get to work over the next two weeks before opening their tournament against co-hosts Australia.

Thanks for joining us - night!

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On her first-half goal being ruled out for offside, Carusa said: "The important thing was that I finished it.

"In the World Cup there's going to be VAR and that's a goal. It's unfortunate that it wasn't there today but as a striker the important thing is that you put that in the back of the net."

'We have to be a 90-minute team'

Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa speaking to RTE: "It [the World Cup] is going to be a challenge like this game.

"We have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

"That's what it's like to play a top five team in the world. France are a formidable team and we have to be a 90-minute team.

"Five minutes at the end of the first half, we can't let that be our demise."

FULL-TIME

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It's all over. A disappointing night in the end for the Republic of Ireland in their last home game before the World Cup.

The Republic looked good in the first half but goals from Maelle Lakrar and Eugenie Le Sommer put the French two up at the break.

Lakrar scored again after the restart as France dominated the second half, leaving the Republic with plenty to ponder before they travel to Australia.

Republic boss Vera Pauw will just hope captain Katie McCabe is fully fit for that opening group game against Australia on 20 July after an ankle niggle forced her off in the first half tonight.

France win a late corner as Brosnan tips Asseyi's header around the post.

INJURY TIME

Four minutes added on.

Basha bursts into the box but isn't able to get the purchase on her shot and Brosnan gathers.

Can the Republic players give this record crowd something to shout about in the closing 10 minutes?

They looked much more likely to score in the first half it must be said.

Abby Larkin and Diane Caldwell are the latest Republic players to enter the fray.

France are gleefully spraying the ball around, without a care in the world.

The sting has completely gone from the game and you feel full-time can't come quick enough for the hosts.

Mateo with the corner for France. A free header but it's easy for Brosnan.

There seems to be some confusion with the latest Republic substitutions at the moment.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Eugenie Le Sommer's evening is over, as is two-goal defender Maelle Lakrar's.

Naomie Feller and Eve Perisset are on.

Meanwhile, France win another corner and Sinead Farrelly is down for the Republic.

SUBSTITUTIONS

The Republic reinforcements are coming with Lily Agg, Claire O'Riordan and Aine O'Gorman all entering the fray.

Niamh Fahey, Ruesha Littlejohn and Heather Payne make way.

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BBC Sport NI at Tallaght Stadium

Tonight's crowd of 7,633 is a record for a women's international in the Republic of Ireland.

They've not had much to cheer about, and the weather certainly isn't helping, but a large section of enthusiastic kids are trying to best to lift the team in green.

Clara Mateo latches on to Estelle Cascarino's ball in behind but misjudges her shot and it trickles wide.

Easily could've been a fourth French goal.

Tonight's game has attracted a national record crowd for a Republic of Ireland women's game.

7,633 have packed into Tallaght Stadium to give them a big send-off, but it's not going to be the result they all hoped to see.

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Well this one has really gotten away from the Republic of Ireland.

France have bossed this second half and that third goal really puts the result beyond doubt.

There'll be plenty for Vera Pauw to ponder on that plane to Australia...

GOAL - Republic of Ireland 0-3 France

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France win a corner off Izzy Atkinson, their first of the game.

Another test for the Irish defence. And it's in! Maelle Lakrar again!

The defender meets Kenza Dali's delivery and places her header perfectly. It's gone from bad to worse for the Republic.

Grace Geyoro is able to turn in the box but she is stopped by a crunching Louise Quinn tackle.

The Republic just can't get out at the minute though. It's one-way traffic.

An opportunity for the hosts to attack but Heather Payne misplaces her pass and the move breaks down.

Vera Pauw is surely thinking of making a few changes at this stage.