Ireland defeats Italy to reach last 16, Turkey eliminated from Euro 2016
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Robbie Brady sent Ireland fans into ecstasy with an 84th minute header which clinched a 1-0 win over Group E winners Italy and sealed their progression to the last 16 of Euro 2016 on Wednesday. The unexpected win for Ireland over Italy at the night's Group E clash dashed Turkey's hopes of making it through. Turks now joined bootom sides Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Albania, Sweden and Austria on the sidelines.Ireland had to win to have a chance of going through and did so after being frustrated for much of the game.They had a number of penalty appeals rejected and Wes Hoolahan missed a glorious chance just before sparing his own blushes by sending in the cross which Brady nodded home.Italy played a second string side as they were already through to the last 16 with a repeat of the 2012 final against Spain due on Monday at the Stade de France.