Watch: Commentary From Around The World For Wes Hoolahan's Perfect Strike

In the unison, the nation rose from its seat in the 48th minute of Ireland's opening game of Euro 2016.

Wes Hoolahan's strike sent the nation into ecstasy - a victory could have been enough to qualify us for the next stage. However, the advantage would not endure.

On RTE, George Hamilton called it a 'stunning strike'.

Over on the BBC, the reaction was even more unrestrained. Jonathan Pearce went absolutely nuts.

This was how they saw it on ESPN, including commentary from Louth man Tommy Smyth.

This was the reaction on ESPN Deportes Vivo.

Here's the Russian commentary.

They loved it on beIN Sport.

Here's the French commentary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IhCDg6CbvA