| 19.05.1973 | Paris | Parc des Princes | 28 405 |
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France | 1:1(0:0) | Ireland | |
| [1] Carnus Georges, [2] Domenech Raymond, [4] Quittet Claude(c), [5] Trésor Marius, [3] Rostagni Jean-Paul, [8] Michel Henri, [6] Adams Jean-Pierre, [7] Floch Louis, [9] Revelli Hervé, [10] Larqué Jean-Michel, [11] Bereta Georges | [1] Kelly Alan, [2] Carroll Thomas, [4] Mulligan Patrick(c), [5] McConville Thomas, [3] Holmes James, [6] Martin Michael, [8] Hand Eoin, [12] Byrne Anthony, [7] Givens Daniel "Don", [9] Treacy Raymond, [14] Dennehy Miah |
| Coach:Georges Boulogne | Liam Tuochy |
| Scorers:78' Chiesa Serge | 83' Martin Michael |
| Substitutions:61' in Chiesa Serge out Larqué Jean-Michel | 25' in Herrick John out Carroll Thomas |
| Cautions:26' Chiesa Serge | Givens Daniel "Don", Treacy Raymond |
| Referee:Nicolae Rainea (ROU) | Assistant referee:Constantin Ghita (ROU), Gheorghe Nicolae Petriceanu (ROU) |
