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Republic of Ireland vs Sweden player ratings: Wes Hoolahan outshines superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Who impressed us in the Group E clash at the Stade de France?

Sam Dymond
Monday 13 June 2016 20:17 BST
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Ireland looked to be on their way to a first win at the European Championship finals since they beat England in Stuttgart in 1988, courtesy of Wes Hoolahan's fine 48th-minute strike.

But their hopes were dashed in Saint Denis when Aston Villa defender Clark turned Zlatan Ibrahimovic's cross past goalkeeper Darren Randolph to leave the Republic having to make do with a point from a 1-1 draw on a night when they could justifiably feel they should have emerged with more.

Sweden were decidedly second best before the break and although they improved after it, Ireland boss Martin O'Neill will feel his side did more than enough to have won a game in which victory would have given either team a significant chance of making it out of Group E.

How did we rate each player in the Group E clash at the Stade de France? How did Ibrahimovic, a transfer target for Manchester United, get on? Take a look at the gallery above.

Do you agree with our ratings? Let us know in the comments.

Additional reporting by PA.

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