The Czech under-21 national team is gearing up to face the reigning champions, Germany, in their second match at the European Championship on Sunday. After suffering a 0-2 defeat against England in their opening match, the Czechs are determined to bounce back and secure a victory against the Germans. The Germans, on the other hand, managed to defend their gold with a surprising 1-1 draw against Israel.
A second defeat for the Czech team would mean the end of their championship hopes after just two rounds of Group C. However, a win against Germany would keep their chances alive. The match will take place in the Georgian city of Batumi and is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 CET.
In their match against England, the Czechs put up a strong fight in the first half but failed to convert several promising chances. Jacob Ramsey opened the scoring for England shortly after the change of sides, and substitute Emile Smith Rowe added an insurance goal.
Despite the defeat, coach Jan Suchopárek remains optimistic about his team’s chances in the tournament. “The championship is definitely not over for us, and I believe that we will score goals in the next matches. The first half showed that the players are well prepared. But the goals scored are decisive,” said Suchopárek at the press conference. Goalkeeper Vítězslav Jaroš echoed his coach’s sentiments, stating, “Now we have to win at least one match and then hope. Or win both and hopefully we’ll be fine.”
The Germans, on the other hand, missed two penalty kicks against Israel and failed to capitalize on a half-time long power play. Youssouf Moukoko missed the first penalty in the third minute, and substitute Jessic Ngankam missed the second in the 80th minute, with the score tied at 1-1. The only goal for the favorites was scored by Yann Aurel Bisseck in the 26th minute.
Coach Antonio Di Salvo expressed disappointment over the missed chances against Israel but remains optimistic about the upcoming match against the Czech Republic. “The match with the Czech Republic will be interesting and important for both teams. I am optimistic, I believe that we will win,” said Di Salvo.
The Czech U21 team faced Germany at Euro 2017 in Poland, where they suffered a 0-2 defeat. However, Suchopárek believes that his team is capable of challenging the Germans. “Germany won nine matches in the qualifiers and lost only one, which shows the great strength of their team. But I believe that just as Poland beat them in the qualifiers, we are capable of tormenting such a team and getting a good result against them,” said Suchopárek before the tournament.
The Czech under-21 national team will close their group stage with a match against Israel in Kutaisi on Wednesday. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the elimination phase. The tournament is co-hosted by Georgia and Romania.
This is the Czech team’s 10th participation in the European Championship since the division of the federation. In their last three participations, they have been eliminated in the group stage each time. Their biggest success came in 2002 when they won the gold medal.
The probable line-up for the Czech Republic includes Jaroš, Gabriel, Vitík, Hranáč, Pech, Kaloč, Cerv, Šulc, Žambůrek, Karabec, and Sejk. The probable line-up for Germany includes Atubolu, Vagnoman, Matriciani, Bisseck, Netz, Krauss, Keitel, Stiller, Huseinbasic, Moukoko, and Schade.
How can the Czech Republic’s resilience and determination impact their chances of securing a win against Germany?
To secure the win. However, they managed to salvage a point with a late equalizer by Vitaly Janelt. Despite the result, Germany is still a strong contender in the tournament and will pose a tough challenge for the Czech team.
Both teams will be looking to make improvements and rectify their mistakes in their upcoming match. The Czechs will need to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and tighten up their defense to avoid conceding goals. On the other hand, the Germans will need to sharpen their attack and improve their penalty conversion rate.
The outcome of this match will be crucial for both teams’ chances of progressing to the knockout stages. A victory for the Czech Republic would keep them in contention for a spot in the next round, while a defeat would put an end to their championship hopes. On the other hand, a win for Germany would solidify their position at the top of Group C and increase their chances of defending their title.
The Czech under-21 national team has shown resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Despite their defeat against England, coach Jan Suchopárek and his players remain positive and determined to fight until the end. They will be hoping to use this match as an opportunity to showcase their skills and prove their worth.
The match between the Czech Republic and Germany promises to be an exciting and closely contested encounter. Football fans can expect a thrilling battle between two talented teams, each eager to come out on top. The outcome of this match will not only impact the standings in Group C but also set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
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This is going to be an intense match between the Czech Under-21 team and the reigning champions Germany. Both teams are powerhouses in European football and this showdown will surely be a treat for football fans. Can the Czech team upset the champions? We can’t wait to find out!
This is going to be an intense battle of skills and strategies as the Czech Under-21 National Team takes on the reigning champions, Germany. Both teams have proven their excellence in this tournament, so expect nothing short of an exhilarating European Championship showdown.