Sweden and Republic of Ireland draw 1-1 in Euro 2016

Sweden's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) and Ireland's midfielder Glenn Whelan vie for the ball during the Euro 2016 group E football match between Ireland and Sweden at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis on June 13, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

Wes Hoolahan's brilliant finish was not enough to give the Republic of Ireland a winning start to Euro 2016 as Ciaran Clark's own goal ensured a 1-1 draw with Sweden on Monday.

Hoolahan met Seamus Coleman's flighted ball with a controlled first-time strike three minutes into the second half at the Stade de France to give Ireland a lead they fully deserved.