It was like running away from a war, which eventually swept over Bohemia anyway. Such a match as the first one against Portugal (1:2) can only be endured once during the Euros. It must look completely different against Georgia and Turkey!
Tomáš Holeš in a duel with Cristiano Ronaldo. • Photo by CTK
The only shot on goal, although it was beautiful and scored by Provod. Corners 13-0 for the Portuguese. Offensive actions 75:19. Ugh, let’s be glad we got it over with just a narrow 1-2 loss. Even the score can play a role. The promise for the next matches in all of this is that instead of lying in their pockets and gloating about bad luck – however, the Portuguese scored the winning goal only in the second minute of regulation – the players and the coach evaluated the duel realistically.
“They were better the whole match, they pressed, Jindra Staněk caught a lot of it. But we showed cohesion and heart, that will be important in the next two group games.” the shooter Lukáš Provod (27) was convinced.
We know it…
“We all knew that the first half was bad from us, we also told each other in the cabin. The second one was a little better. In the first half, it was easy waiting for death. We have to improve in the next two games and I know we will improve.” said goalkeeper Jindřich Staněk. He himself was one of the prominent actors of the unsuccessful match. Who were the others?
This is how Stanek tapped Ronaldo. • Photo Shine: Tonda Tran
He deserves the title of hero, he was in the game the most out of all the Czechs. He eliminated mega chances, so it is not surprising that both goals were sloppy and he had a hand in the first one. He can talk about bad luck the most. Although he can remember until his death that he picked up »CR7«.
Infographics by Jindřich Staňek. • Photo Shine
We don’t want to play this! Czech footballers in a heated debate during the match with Portugal. • Photo Shine: Tonda Tran
He collected a single Czech yellow card for speaking, otherwise it was as if he was not there. He was replaced after an hour and suddenly the Czechs played better! The Czech star, with Ronaldo the best scorer of the last Euro… And the biggest question mark: Will the coach take him out of the lineup against Georgia, or will he rely on his magic to come alive?
Infographic by Patrik Schick. • Photo Shine
The unlucky owner of Hranáč at 1:1. • Photo Shine: Tonda Tran
Who would have thought a year ago that he would be in charge of the defense at the Euros? To top it all off, he has had a rough start to the tournament – and he was only playing his fourth match for the youngster! You gave yourself a patriot. He was at the second goal. Still, he persevered. This guy excelled in every way. It must stand on him!
Infographics by Robin Hranáč. • Photo Shine
Fans criticized »Cufa«. • Photo Shine: Tonda Tran
He was initially trained by Leao, which determined the nature of the match. Although he ran tirelessly, he spoiled a lot, in short, it was his severe below average. He has an assist for the only Czech goal, but on the other hand, he had a hand in the decisive Portuguese goal. The target of criticism, but Hašek will not remove him from the lineup.
Infographics by Vladimír Coufal. • Photo Shine
The bruise is knocking on the spot. • Photo Shine: Tonda Tran
Speed is his strength, but the Slavic defender could not sell it. On the left side, he played across the leg, which is why he mainly concentrated on not losing balls unnecessarily. He was pretty good at that, but going forward it was a real misery. Jurásek would show more.
Infographic by David Douděra. • Photo Shine
The unlucky owner of Hránač at 1:1.
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