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In pictures: Ireland humbled by Croatia in Poznan

Ireland were out-classed by Croatia in their Group C opener in Poland tonight. Here’s how it happened.
9.56pm, 10 Jun 2012
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In pictures: Ireland humbled by Croatia in Poznan
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  • Ireland President Michael D Higgins

  • Croatian fans celebrate

  • The anthems

  • Ireland fans before the game.

  • Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates scoring

  • Ireland's Sean St Ledger turns to celebrate after scoring past Croatia's Stipe Pletikosa

  • Sean St Ledger scores Ireland's goal

  • Ireland's Sean St Ledger and John O'Shea complain about Croatia's second goal

  • Ireland fans watch the third one go in

  • Croatia's Nikica Jelavi celebrates his side's second goal

  • Kevin Doyle in the centre circle after a Croatian goal

  • Ireland's John O'Shea dejected after Croatia's third goal

  • Croatia's Mario Mandzukic scores his side's third goal

  • A dejected Irish fan

  • Claudine Keane, wife of Robbie, in the crowd

  • A Croatia fan runs on and kisses Croatia manager Slaven Bilic

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