Match Report
Czech Republic beat Republic of Ireland 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the WC Qualification Europe, Play-offs - Semi-finals. Before the match, Czech Republic were 2nd in the WC Qualification Europe table with Republic of Ireland in 2nd. The history between these teams (2012–2026) is evenly balanced with 0 wins each. Czech Republic had scored 18 goals this season (2.3 per game), Republic of Ireland had 9 (1.5 per game). Czech Republic's goals came from Patrik Schick (27'), Ladislav Krejci (86'); Republic of Ireland scored through Troy Parrott (19'), Matej Kovar (23' og). Match stats: possession 58%-42%, shots 12-10, on target 3-3, corners 6-9. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic in the WC Qualification Europe at Fortuna Arena.
Republic of Ireland arrive 2nd with 10 points; the hosts, Czech Republic, are 2nd with 16.
Czech Republic hold 0 wins in this fixture since 2012, against 0 for Republic of Ireland, with 2 draws in 2 meetings.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw (4-3 on penalties).
Goal scorers
Czech Republic: Patrik Schick (27'), Ladislav Krejci (86') · Republic of Ireland: Troy Parrott (19'), Matej Kovar (23')
Key stats
Possession: Czech Republic 58% · Republic of Ireland 42% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 6-9