Welcome to the match between Russia and Czech Republic

1'

Modest Sokolov tried to play a long ball forward but Csaba Mikulec got to the ball first.

2'

Khariton Petrov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

3'

Uwe Reichl elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Nikola Reha performed a glancing header for the goal but Arseni Vasilyev headed the ball clear.

4'

Georgy Polzin played the ball into the area,Robert Lanik missed his interception.

Rolan Konstantinov sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Janko Hruška failed to intercept the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Gerasim Matveev. Aleksandr Krásný couldn't reach it.

Brilliantly saved by Bernhard Klapka!.

5'

Csaba Mikulec hit a long ball forward,Gerasim Matveev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Uwe Reichl played the ball forward right away but it was a poor ball.

6'

Igor Matveev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Robert Lanik.

7'

Arseni Vasilyev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Igor Matveev, Arseni Vasilyev picked up on the ball before Edgar Tobiáš could reach it.

Arseni Vasilyev crossed the halfway line with the ball , Robert Lanik tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Gerasim Matveev got a shot in on the volley but Janko Hruška removed the danger.

8'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Uwe Reichl before Georgy Polzin attempted to pass the ball.

9'

Poor corner kick delivered by Rolan Konstantinov that went straight to the opposition.

10'

Modest Sokolov skipped easily past the challenge of Zenon Kubík.

Modest Sokolov tried to put a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Csaba Mikulec.

11'

Igor Matveev sent a long ball into the area,Robert Lanik failed to intercept the pass.

Maxim Utkin was clean through behind the defence.

Maxim Utkin advanced on Bernhard Klapka but Bernhard Klapka charged the offensive player successfully.

12'

Poor corner kick by Gerasim Matveev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

13'

Nazariy Pajari turned on the ball to leave Uwe Reichl standing.

Nazariy Pajari tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Robert Lanik.

14'

Arthur Kalivoda tried to play it past Modest Sokolov but Modest Sokolov took the ball away from Arthur Kalivoda.

15'

Arthur Kalivoda dribbled past Georgy Polzin.

Arthur Kalivoda squared the ball from the wing, Modest Sokolov couldn't cut it.

Edgar Tobiáš aimed a one touch pass to his left . Arseni Vasilyev failed to intercept the pass.

Janko Hruška found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Lyosha Zolnerowich threw himself in front of the shot.

16'

Rolan Konstantinov took the freekick. It went just wide by Rolan Konstantinov.

17'

Poor corner kick by Rolan Konstantinov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

18'

Igor Matveev passed along the floor for Nazariy Pajari to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Nazariy Pajari before Johann Jemelka could reach it.

Nazariy Pajari supplied a low cross past Robert Lanik.

Gerasim Matveev moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Janko Hruška failed to charge down the shot.

Bernhard Klapka denied Gerasim Matveev.

19'

Johann Jemelka blocked Nazariy Pajari before Nazariy Pajari tried to get onto the pass.

20'

Rolan Konstantinov hit a long ball towards Gerasim Matveev in the area, the ball was picked up by Gerasim Matveev before Edgar Tobiáš could intercept.

Good play by Gerasim Matveev in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Janko Hruška didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Bernhard Klapka got up to tip it over.

21'

Robert Lanik executed a block tackle on Igor Matveev before Igor Matveev tried to get onto the pass.

22'

Uwe Reichl made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Georgy Polzin intercepted but couldn't control.

23'

Zenon Kubík tried to hit a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rolan Konstantinov.

24'

Georgy Polzin looked to play the ball long to Khariton Petrov, Khariton Petrov picked up on the ball before Robert Lanik could intercept.

Pass by Khariton Petrov to Georgy Polzin, Janko Hruška failed to reach the ball.

Georgy Polzin got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Aleksandr Krásný couldn't reach it.

But Georgy Polzin's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

25'

A long ball was delivered by Nazariy Pajari, Georgy Polzin trapped the ball nicely before Aleksandr Krásný could cut it out.

Shot by Georgy Polzin but Janko Hruška cleared the ball from danger.

27'

Nazariy Pajari took the ball past Johann Jemelka.

Nazariy Pajari delivered a low cross, Robert Lanik failed to reach the ball.

Gerasim Matveev hurriedly shot for the top corner before Janko Hruška could reach the ball.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Gerasim Matveev. He was lacking match sharpness.

28'

Igor Matveev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Robert Lanik.

29'

Georgy Polzin played a great ball for Igor Matveev, Robert Lanik failed to intercept the pass.

Igor Matveev delivered a low cross, Johann Jemelka failed to intercept the pass.

Gerasim Matveev swiftly struck it at goal before Janko Hruška could clear it away.

Gerasim Matveev left Bernhard Klapka with a simple save.

30'

Matvei Petrov replaced Khariton Petrov.

Demyan Lagunov received some final instructions and came on for Igor Matveev.

Nikola Reha made his way to the bench and was replaced by Steve Šrom.

Demyan Lagunov sent a long ball into the area,Robert Lanik stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Arseni Vasilyev played the ball forward immediately. Janko Hruška tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

31'

Matvei Petrov tried his luck with a long range chip but the shot was blocked by Csaba Mikulec.

32'

Nazariy Pajari skipped past Johann Jemelka.

Nazariy Pajari crossed the ball low and hard, Robert Lanik couldn't cut it.

Rolan Konstantinov played the ball forward immediately. Janko Hruška couldn't reach it.

34'

Arseni Vasilyev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

35'

Arseni Vasilyev dispatched the freekick goalwards. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

36'

Nazariy Pajari tried to play it past Robert Lanik but Nazariy Pajari lost the ball to Robert Lanik.

37'

Gerasim Matveev directed the ball to Demyan Lagunov, Robert Lanik stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Demyan Lagunov sent a long ball into the area for Maxim Utkin, Maxim Utkin picked up on the ball before Johann Jemelka could cut it out.

Maxim Utkin had the chance to score but Janko Hruška made an important challenge!.

39'

Nazariy Pajari swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

40'

Robert Lanik tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Nazariy Pajari.

42'

Modest Sokolov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

43'

Rolan Konstantinov executed a block tackle on Janko Hruška before Janko Hruška tried to get onto the pass.

45'

Nazariy Pajari tried to knock a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Robert Lanik.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Russia maintained 65% of possession and 35% for Czech Republic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rolan Konstantinov knocked a long ball to Maxim Utkin, Maxim Utkin latched onto the ball before Aleksandr Krásný could intercept.

Maxim Utkin got free in the penalty area and aimed for the top corner. Janko Hruška didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Bernhard Klapka got back in time to make the save.

47'

Nazariy Pajari received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Demyan Lagunov, the ball was picked up by Nazariy Pajari before Johann Jemelka could intercept.

Nazariy Pajari delivered a lovely long ball,Robert Lanik missed his interception.

Gerasim Matveev moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner, Janko Hruška couldn't reach it.

Bernhard Klapka did well to parry it.

48'

Demyan Lagunov played the ball to Nazariy Pajari's feet, Nazariy Pajari picked up on the ball before Johann Jemelka could cut it out.

Nazariy Pajari whipped in a low cross past Robert Lanik.

Rolan Konstantinov played the ball instantly down the left. Janko Hruška tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Modest Sokolov found himself with plenty of time and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Robert Lanik failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

50'

Gerasim Matveev struck the freekick over the wall. But Gerasim Matveev sent it far too high.

52'

Johann Jemelka executed a block tackle on Demyan Lagunov before Demyan Lagunov tried to get onto the pass.

53'

Demyan Lagunov tried to skip past the challenge of Robert Lanik but Robert Lanik cleanly tackled the ball.

54'

Arseni Vasilyev tried to play a long ball forward but Robert Lanik made it first to the ball and intercepted.

55'

Demyan Lagunov knocked a lovely long ball,Johann Jemelka failed to intercept the pass.

Gerasim Matveev let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but the shot clattered off Janko Hruška.

57'

Demyan Lagunov hit the ball forward to Nazariy Pajari, Nazariy Pajari picked up on the ball before Robert Lanik could cut it out.

Nazariy Pajari delivered a low cross, Johann Jemelka couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Gerasim Matveev shot towards goal, Janko Hruška failed to charge down the shot.

Denied by Bernhard Klapka.

58'

Rolan Konstantinov played a long ball to Gerasim Matveev, Aleksandr Krásný failed to intercept the pass.

Gerasim Matveev lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit it high and hard towards goal. Janko Hruška couldn't reach it.

Bernhard Klapka made a stunning save !.

59'

Demyan Lagunov looked to play the ball long to Gerasim Matveev, Gerasim Matveev took it in his stride before Robert Lanik could cut it out.

Gerasim Matveev found a perfect spot and shot. Janko Hruška approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Gerasim Matveev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

60'

Georgy Polzin lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

61'

Edgar Tobiáš went in with a successful block tackle on Rolan Konstantinov before Rolan Konstantinov tried to get onto the pass.

64'

Demyan Lagunov lost the ball to Robert Lanik's block tackle before Demyan Lagunov tried to pass the ball.

65'

Georgy Polzin passed it long to Gerasim Matveev, Gerasim Matveev picked up on the ball before Robert Lanik could intercept.

Gerasim Matveev made space for himself and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Janko Hruška approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Gerasim Matveev ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

66'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Maxim Utkin.

Edgar Tobiáš received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zenon Kubík, the ball was picked up by Edgar Tobiáš before Rolan Konstantinov could reach it.

Edgar Tobiáš laid it forward to Steve Šrom, Steve Šrom latched onto the ball before Modest Sokolov could intercept.

Steve Šrom made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lyosha Zolnerowich.

67'

Zenon Kubík played a perfect pass for Edgar Tobiáš, the ball was picked up by Edgar Tobiáš before Rolan Konstantinov could intercept.

Edgar Tobiáš sent a long ball into the area for Steve Šrom, Steve Šrom trapped the ball nicely before Modest Sokolov could reach it.

Steve Šrom found a perfect spot and shot on the ball. Lyosha Zolnerowich approached too late to block it.

Steve Šrom left Arkhip Yakovlev with a simple save.

68'

Corner taken by Arseni Vasilyev and cut out by the opposition.

69'

Demyan Lagunov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Robert Lanik intercepted the pass.

70'

Matvei Petrov tried to use his skill to go past Arthur Kalivoda but Arthur Kalivoda didn't allow.

71'

Rolan Konstantinov tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Aleksandr Krásný.

72'

Rolan Konstantinov hit a long ball forward, Maxim Utkin trapped the ball nicely before Edgar Tobiáš could cut it out.

Maxim Utkin found a perfect spot and hit a fierce shot. Janko Hruška didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Bernhard Klapka fisted the ball away.

73'

Demyan Lagunov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Robert Lanik made it first to the ball and intercepted.

74'

Demyan Lagunov hit it long to Modest Sokolov, Johann Jemelka missed his interception.

Modest Sokolov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Janko Hruška did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

75'

Demyan Lagunov played a lovely ball for Nazariy Pajari, Nazariy Pajari took it in his stride before Robert Lanik could reach it.

Nazariy Pajari supplied a low cross past Johann Jemelka.

Modest Sokolov passed the ball instantly to his right. Janko Hruška missed his interception.

Gerasim Matveev was able to make space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Edgar Tobiáš wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Bernhard Klapka saved and deflected the ball clear.

76'

Nazariy Pajari tried to dribble past Robert Lanik but Nazariy Pajari lost out to Robert Lanik.

77'

Rolan Konstantinov tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Aleksandr Krásný.

78'

Demyan Lagunov played the ball long,Johann Jemelka tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Gerasim Matveev moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Janko Hruška couldn't reach it.

Gerasim Matveev put it clean over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

80'

Rolan Konstantinov passed a long ball into the area,Edgar Tobiáš couldn't reach it.

Demyan Lagunov sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Janko Hruška couldn't reach it.

Arseni Vasilyev got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Aleksandr Krásný couldn't reach it.

Denied by Bernhard Klapka.

85'

Arseni Vasilyev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Edgar Tobiáš.

86'

A long ball was delivered by Demyan Lagunov, the ball was picked up by Modest Sokolov before Robert Lanik could reach it.

Modest Sokolov dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Modest Sokolov was clean through with just Bernhard Klapka to beat and shot. Modest Sokolov scored a superb effort !!!

Russia 1 - 0 Czech Republic

87'

Georgy Polzin tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Arthur Kalivoda.

88'

Demyan Lagunov passed the ball to Nazariy Pajari, Robert Lanik stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nazariy Pajari put a low cross in to the far post, Johann Jemelka failed to reach the ball.

Gerasim Matveev moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Janko Hruška approached too late to clear the danger.

Held by Bernhard Klapka.

90'

Arseni Vasilyev sent over the freekick. Arseni Vasilyev put it clean over the bar.

91'

Modest Sokolov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Csaba Mikulec.

End Match Russia 1 - 0 Czech Republic