Trapattoni refuses to be drawn on confrontation

Trapattoni refuses to be drawn on confrontation

Published Nov. 15, 2009 12:17 a.m. ET

Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni refused to say what sparked the confrontation between his players and France at the end of their World Cup playoff on Saturday.

Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews and counterpart Lassana Diarra squared up to each other near the center circle at the final whistle of France's 1-0 win, prompting the intervention of both captains and match officials.

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