It all started so well but quickly went down hill, the Trap era defined in 90 minutes really. Our Rio hopes are all but dead and questions about our identity, philosophy and coaching have to be answered. But there was a pitch invader and that's always a bit of craic right? All images credit: Brian Lawless/SPORTSFILE
Gallery: The Best Images From Ireland's Loss To Sweden.
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