| 30.03.1977 | Dublin | Lansdowne Road | 45 000 |
|
Ireland | 1:0(1:0) | France | |
| Kearns Michael, Mulligan Patrick, O'Leary David, Martin Michael, Holmes James, Daly Gerald, Giles John(c), Brady William, Treacy Raymond, Givens Donald, Heighway Steven | Rey André, Janvion Gérard, Rio Patrice, Lopez Christian(c), Tusseau Thierry, Bathenay Dominique, Platini Michel, Synaeghel Christian, Rocheteau Dominique, Lacombe Bernard, Rouyer Olivier |
| Coach:Johnny Giles | Michel Hidalgo |
| Scorers:11' Brady William | |
| Cautions:80' Daly Gerald | 80' Rio Patrice |
| Referee:Erich Linemayr (AUT) | Assistant referee:Freidun Nehoray (AUT), Josef Bucek (AUT) |
