Jan Kliment of Czechia scores the winning penalty in the penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final against Ireland at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Aidan Fitzmaurice in Prague
Today at 10:08
Just like their supporters, the Czech media can now look forward to a do‑or‑die date at home to Denmark, while Ireland face the unwanted consolation of a friendly against North Macedonia.
And the mood in the Czech media today was that praise was due to coach Miroslav Koubek for the homework he had done on Ireland and how he rescued a grim‑looking scenario with a half‑time change.