Czech Republic vs Rep. Of Ireland Highlights and Goals

Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed.</p> </div> </div> <p></p> <div class="kp-gamevote-container" data-fixture-id="1487923"> <div class="kp-gamevote-teams"> </p><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : '83c4c29c78f56161a7f3c65cd395fb38', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/83c4c29c78f56161a7f3c65cd395fb38/invoke.js"></script> </div> <div class="kp-gamevote-team" data-team="home"> <div class="kp-team-info"> <img width="150" height="150" decoding="async" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/770.png" alt="Czech Republic" class="kp-team-logo" data-eio="l"/><br /> <span class="kp-team-name">Czech Republic</span> </div> <p> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="top_class" data-color="#34D399"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">World Class</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="great" data-color="#87EEAB"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Solid</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="average" data-color="#FDE046"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Bang Average</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="lucky" data-color="#FDBA74"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Lucky</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="poor" data-color="#FCA5A5"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Shocking</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button> </p> </p></div> <p> </p><div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : 'eeafc87cf871b001a8065a0f24163311', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/eeafc87cf871b001a8065a0f24163311/invoke.js"></script> </div> <p> </p> <div class="kp-gamevote-team" data-team="away"> <div class="kp-team-info"> <img decoding="async" alt="Rep. Of Ireland" class="kp-team-logo lazyload" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/776.png" data-eio-rwidth="298" data-eio-rheight="150"/><img width="298" height="150" decoding="async" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/776.png" alt="Rep. Of Ireland" class="kp-team-logo" data-eio="l"/><br /> <span class="kp-team-name">Rep. Of Ireland</span> </div> <p> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="top_class" data-color="#34D399"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">World Class</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="great" data-color="#87EEAB"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Solid</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="average" data-color="#FDE046"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Bang Average</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="lucky" data-color="#FDBA74"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Lucky</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button><br /> <button class="kp-performance-btn" data-performance="poor" data-color="#FCA5A5"><br /> <span class="kp-performance-label">Shocking</span><br /> <span class="kp-vote-count">0</span><br /> </button> </p> </p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : '0ea233ea73cbd83880efb841aee84af9', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/0ea233ea73cbd83880efb841aee84af9/invoke.js"></script> </div> </div> </p></div> </p></div> <p></p><div class='code-block code-block-6' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : 'c97f03905abfc9b027e659f5e213d3ee', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/c97f03905abfc9b027e659f5e213d3ee/invoke.js"></script> </div> <div class="kp-fixture-tabs"> <p> <button type="button" class="kp-fixture-tab-btn is-active" role="tab" aria-selected="true" data-tab="stats">Match Stats</button><br /> <button type="button" class="kp-fixture-tab-btn" role="tab" aria-selected="false" data-tab="lineups">Lineups</button><br /> <button type="button" class="kp-fixture-tab-btn" role="tab" aria-selected="false" data-tab="h2h">Head-2-Head</button><br /> <button type="button" class="kp-fixture-tab-btn" role="tab" aria-selected="false" data-tab="standings">Standings</button> </p> <div class="kp-fixture-tab-panel is-active" data-tab="stats"> <div class="kop-match-stats"> <p>Turn off spoiler to view match statistics</p> <div class="stat-container"> <p>0.00</p><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : '44e6177d74dc758df21df975ae643cd6', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/44e6177d74dc758df21df975ae643cd6/invoke.js"></script> </div> <p>Expected goals (xG)</p> <p>0.00</p> </div> <div class="kop-stats-section"> <p>Passing</p><div class='code-block code-block-8' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : '9a3af87b46d32e17deebbc264e39650a', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/9a3af87b46d32e17deebbc264e39650a/invoke.js"></script> </div> <div class="stat-container"> <p>429 (79%)</p> <p>Accurate passes</p> <p>263 (67%)</p><div class='code-block code-block-9' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : '5869cff1ce17aeb6e4d5f0bb97996d30', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/5869cff1ce17aeb6e4d5f0bb97996d30/invoke.js"></script> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="kp-fixture-tab-panel" data-tab="lineups"> <div class="kp-lineup-container"> <p>Turn off spoiler to view match events</p> <div class="kp-teams-content"> <div class="kp-team-lineup home"> <div class="kp-players-list"> <div class="kp-player-row"> <span class="kp-player-number">1</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">G</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Matěj Kovář </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> <span class="kp-event own-goal"> 23′</span><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.5 </span> </div> <div class="kp-player-row"> <span class="kp-player-number">7</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">D</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Ladislav Krejčí (C) </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> <span class="kp-event goal"> 86′</span><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating excellent"><br /> 9.3 </span> </div> <div class="kp-player-row"> <span class="kp-player-number">4</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">D</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Robin Hranáč </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> <span class="kp-event yellow-card" data-tooltip="Tripping"><br /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Yellow Card" class="kp-icon-card lazyload" width="12" height="12" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yellow-card.svg" data-eio-rwidth="12" data-eio-rheight="12"/><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yellow-card.svg" alt="Yellow Card" class="kp-icon-card" width="12" height="12" data-eio="l"/> 90+1′ <span class="tooltip">Tripping</span><br /> </span><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.9 </span> </div> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">3</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">D</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Tomáš Holeš </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.2 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">17</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> David Jurásek </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.9 </span> </p><div class='code-block code-block-10' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'> <script type="text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : 'fa92e4811ccafb1b881fb1fbe311df27', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//www.highperformanceformat.com/fa92e4811ccafb1b881fb1fbe311df27/invoke.js"></script> </div> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">8</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Vladimír Darida </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.3 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">14</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Lukáš Provod </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.6 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">5</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Vladimír Coufal </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.6 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">15</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">F</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Pavel Šulc </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.7 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">19</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">F</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Tomáš Chorý </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.6 </span> </p> <div class="kp-player-row"> <span class="kp-player-number">10</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">F</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Patrik Schick </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> <span class="kp-event penalty-goal"> 27′</span><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating good"><br /> 7.0 </span> </div> </p></div> </p></div> <div class="kp-team-lineup away"> <div class="kp-players-list"> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">1</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">G</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Caoimhin Kelleher </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.0 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">4</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">D</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Dara O’Shea </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating good"><br /> 7.9 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">22</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">D</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Nathan Collins (C) </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating good"><br /> 7.5 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">5</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">D</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Jake O’Brien </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.7 </span> </p> <div class="kp-player-row"> <span class="kp-player-number">3</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Ryan Manning </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> <span class="kp-event yellow-card" data-tooltip="Holding"><br /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Yellow Card" class="kp-icon-card lazyload" width="12" height="12" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yellow-card.svg" data-eio-rwidth="12" data-eio-rheight="12"/><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yellow-card.svg" alt="Yellow Card" class="kp-icon-card" width="12" height="12" data-eio="l"/> 25′ <span class="tooltip">Holding</span><br /> </span><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.7 </span> </div> <div class="kp-player-row"> <span class="kp-player-number">14</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Jack Taylor </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> <span class="kp-event yellow-card" data-tooltip="Tripping"><br /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Yellow Card" class="kp-icon-card lazyload" width="12" height="12" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yellow-card.svg" data-eio-rwidth="12" data-eio-rheight="12"/><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yellow-card.svg" alt="Yellow Card" class="kp-icon-card" width="12" height="12" data-eio="l"/> 21′ <span class="tooltip">Tripping</span><br /> </span><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.5 </span> </div> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">6</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Jayson Molumby </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating good"><br /> 7.2 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">2</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">M</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Séamus Coleman </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.6 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">8</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">F</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Finn Azaz </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.9 </span> </p> <p> <span class="kp-player-number">20</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-position">F</span><br /> <span class="kp-player-name"><br /> Chiedozie Ogbene </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-events"><br /> </span><br /> <span class="kp-player-rating above-average"><br /> 6.3 </span> </p> </p></div> <div class="kp-coach"> <p>Coach</p> <p>Heimir Hallgrímsson</p> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> <div class="kp-fixture-tab-panel" data-tab="standings"> <div class="kp-standings-container"> <div class="kp-standings-header"><img decoding="async" alt="World Cup - Qualification Europe" class="kp-standings-league-logo lazyload" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/32.png" data-eio-rwidth="126" data-eio-rheight="150"/><img loading="lazy" width="126" height="150" decoding="async" src="https://dasfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/32.png" alt="World Cup - Qualification Europe" class="kp-standings-league-logo" data-eio="l"/></p> <h2>World Cup – Qualification Europe Standings – Group L</h2> </div> <div class="kp-standings-legend"> <h3>Qualification/Relegation</h3> <ul> <li class="kp-standings-promotion">Promotion – World Cup</li> <li class="kp-standings-promotion">Promotion – World Cup (Promotion: )</li> </ul> </div> </div></div> </p></div> <p><strong>Czech Republic clinched a dramatic World Cup qualification playoff victory, overcoming Rep. Of Ireland 2-2 after extra time before prevailing 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout at Fortuna Arena.</strong></p> <p>The pulsating qualifier on March 26, 2026, saw a resilient Czech Republic side fight back from a two-goal deficit. This crucial result propels them further in their World Cup campaign, while Ireland’s journey concludes despite a spirited performance.</p> <p>Entering the match, both teams aimed to solidify their positions in a competitive qualification group. Czech Republic sat second in their group with 16 points, showing strong form. Rep. Of Ireland, also second in their respective group with 10 points, carried a recent winning streak into this pivotal encounter.</p> <p>Rep. Of Ireland started brightly, seizing an early lead in the 19th minute. Troy Parrott confidently converted a penalty, sending the away fans into raptures. The Czech defence looked shaky under early pressure.</p> <p>Momentum swung further in Ireland’s favour just four minutes later. A defensive mix-up led to an own goal from Czech goalkeeper Martin Kovar in the 23rd minute, doubling Ireland’s advantage. This put the home side in a precarious position.</p> <p>However, Czech Republic responded swiftly from their own penalty in the 27th minute. Patrik Schick stepped up and calmly slotted the ball home, reducing the deficit and injecting hope back into the home crowd. Irish players Jason Taylor and Ryan Manning received yellow cards during this frantic period.</p> <p>At half-time, Czech Republic needed to regroup and find inspiration to break down a resolute Irish defence. Meanwhile, Rep. Of Ireland looked to maintain their narrow lead and stifle the home side’s attacking threats.</p> <p>The second half saw a more determined Czech Republic push for an equalizer. Head coach Jaroslav Šilhavý made tactical changes, introducing fresh legs to inject pace and creativity into midfield.</p> <p>The persistence paid off in the 86th minute when Ladislav Krejci found the crucial equalizer. Michal Sadílek delivered a precise assist, allowing Krejci to guide the ball past the Irish goalkeeper. The goal ignited a fervent atmosphere in the Fortuna Arena, setting up a thrilling finale.</p> <p>With the score locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes, the match moved into extra time, then a penalty shootout to determine who would advance. Czech Republic held more possession with 58%, registering 12 shots, three on target. Ireland managed 10 shots, also with three on target, showcasing an efficient attack.</p> <p>The shootout became a test of nerves. Both Krejci and Parrott scored their opening spot kicks. Tomáš Souček and Adam Idah also converted. However, Czech Republic’s Martin Chytil missed, giving Ireland an advantage. Robbie Brady put Ireland ahead.</p> <p>Patrik Schick then scored for Czech Republic, but Finn Azaz missed for Ireland. Jiří Kliment converted for the hosts. When Alan Browne missed Ireland’s final kick, Czech Republic triumphed 4-3 in the shootout. Ladislav Krejci earned the highest match rating of 9.3 for his pivotal role, including five crucial tackles and the equalizing goal.</p> <p>This hard-fought victory means Czech Republic progresses in the World Cup qualification, a significant boost to their hopes. Rep. 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