Coach Jan Suchopárek’s charges did not correct the November 1: 3 defeat from England. They will close the qualification on June 13 at home against the hopelessly last Andorra.
“We showed that we have quality and a fighting heart, which was not enough against England. We prepared some chances, but the efficiency was not enough to win,” Suchopárek said in an interview with Czech Television.
The favorite guests could open the score in the 6th minute, but Garner did not surprise the corner from the goalkeeper Kovář. However, they were in the 22nd minute. Although Jones did not beat the Blacksmith for the first time, Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe was right.
Ten minutes later, the “Lions” counterattacked, but midfielder Garner turned Kohut’s center in front of the goal with a good dose of luck on the corner.
Right at the beginning of the second half, however, the guests struck again. Gibbs-White twice got the ball to Ramsey, who didn’t hesitate – 0: 2.
The Czechs then launched an attack, but Vitík and Žambůrek sent the ball in promising positions high above the goal. In the 88th minute, Fila reduced the distance with an exhibition shot. “I risked it either falling there or not. Too bad the result. Respect for England was probably too great. In the end we were able to settle,” Fila said.
But the home team did not get another chance. The visiting team was able to calm down the substitution Gordon, however Kovář set off his “cannonball”.
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