It was an Irish performance which deserved a victory, but until Robbie Brady's 85th minute winner, it looked like Martin O'Neill's side would not get the goal which would send them into the knockout stages of the tournament.
Moments before the goal, Wes Hoolahan - with a seemingly endless amount of time - went through on goal, his shot was easily saved by Salvatore Sirigu.
With the next attack, Hooalhan redeemed himself. A glorious ball found the head of Robbie Brady who nodded past the Italian keeper.
Post-match, of course, the Irish players were elated.
Here's how they have reacted to the win on social media.
David Myler
James McClean
Jeff Hendrick
If carlsberg did nights like these 💚💚💚☘🇮🇪 https://t.co/ne6D0oebSI
— Jeff Hendrick (@JeffHendrick92) June 22, 2016
Jonathan Walters
We're coming for you 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/qrYkHDZM2u
— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) June 22, 2016
Cyrus Christie
What a night ... What dreams are made of unbelievable performance from the boys #COYBIG 🇮🇪💚 https://t.co/QQFIWew7IU
— Cyrus Christie (@cyruschristie) June 22, 2016
Shay Given
Come on @FAIreland GET IN THERE we deserved that win tonight, Fans unreal again #COYBIG #EURO2016 🇮🇪☘👍 pic.twitter.com/ywwFM4csZp
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) June 22, 2016
Shane Duffy
Words can't describe that tonight, what a bunch off lads, it means this much! Best night ever! Bring on France 🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀 pic.twitter.com/uM4pfcblA8
— Shane Duffy (@shaneduffy) June 22, 2016
Robbie Keane
Here's video from the bus
There was also reaction from some of those unlucky not to make to 23 at the tournament.
Great goal Robbie Brady, huge performance COYBIG⚽️🍀
— David Forde (@david_forde1) June 22, 2016
A big set of balls from everyone tonight and buzzing for Robbie Brady, he fully deserved his goal. Great performance! #COYBIG 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘☘
— Paul McShane (@pmacca15) June 22, 2016
great win and a great performance 🇮🇪🇮🇪 #COYBIG https://t.co/O7S6UKIING
— Kevin Doyle (@KevinDoyle1983) June 22, 2016
