Welcome to the match between Czech Republic and Colombia

1'

Uwe Reichl went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

3'

Ezequiel Moralez tried to take the ball past Zbygněv Medved but Zbygněv Medved cleanly tackled the ball.

4'

Domingo Escárcega struck a long range piledriver!. Said Hlinka approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

5'

Arsenio Travieso stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Said Hlinka.

6'

Uwe Reichl looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Vinh Vaverka won the ball in the air from Arturo Merlo, then nodded the ball forward.

Edgar Tobiáš passed the ball to Uwe Reichl, Eleuterio Castillo couldn't cut out the pass.

Uwe Reichl played a pinpoint pass to Zbygněv Medved, Arturo Merlo couldn't cut it.

Zbygněv Medved looked certain to score but Eleuterio Castillo made an important challenge!.

7'

Fausto Aberquero tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Uwe Reichl.

8'

Ladislav Halama tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Domingo Escárcega intercepted but couldn't control.

9'

Ladislav Halama tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Domingo Escárcega.

10'

Uwe Reichl sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

11'

Saša Žďárský had the pace to beat Herberto Cabrera.

Saša Žďárský made a pass to Uwe Reichl, Ezequiel Moralez failed to reach the ball.

Uwe Reichl tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Arturo Merlo.

12'

Fausto Aberquero turned with the ball past Zbygněv Medved.

Fausto Aberquero tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Fabio Michl made it first to the ball and intercepted.

13'

Ladislav Halama faked a shot before cutting Arsenio Travieso in a different direction.

Ladislav Halama tried to dribble past Domingo Escárcega but Domingo Escárcega succesfully won the ball from Ladislav Halama.

14'

Ladislav Halama tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Domingo Escárcega intercepted but couldn't control.

15'

Dionisio Cardona got past Fabio Michl.

Dionisio Cardona delivered the ball in from wide, Zbygněv Medved failed to reach the ball.

Vinh Vaverka got above Arturo Merlo to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

16'

Zbygněv Medved could not stop a confident Fausto Aberquero going past him.

Fausto Aberquero tried to float it into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Fabio Michl.

17'

Uwe Reichl hit the ball forward past Fausto Aberquero to Zbygněv Medved.

Zbygněv Medved tried a medium range effort but Dionisio Cardona made the clearance.

18'

Corner taken by Uwe Reichl.

Vinh Vaverka headed it across the goal but Eleuterio Castillo headed the ball clear.

19'

Saša Žďárský tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Dionisio Cardona.

20'

Uwe Reichl aimed the corner at the far post.

Fabio Michl headed at goal but Arturo Merlo used his head to clear the ball.

21'

Dionisio Cardona tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Said Hlinka had no problem in intercepting the ball.

22'

Corner taken by Uwe Reichl and cut out by the opposition.

23'

Saša Žďárský tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Herberto Cabrera did well to spot and intercept the pass.

24'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Fabio Michl before Herberto Cabrera attempted to deliver the ball.

26'

Arsenio Travieso hit the ball forward to Domingo Escárcega, Domingo Escárcega took it in his stride before Said Hlinka could reach it.

Domingo Escárcega made good use of the scissors dribble. As Ladislav Halama lost his balance, Domingo Escárcega dribbled past Ladislav Halama.

Domingo Escárcega passed the ball to Eleuterio Castillo, Vinh Vaverka failed to reach the ball.

Eleuterio Castillo took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Fabio Michl cleared the ball to safety.

27'

Fabio Michl tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Herberto Cabrera.

28'

Ladislav Halama showed Arsenio Travieso a clean set of heels.

Domingo Escárcega could not stop Ladislav Halama going past him.

Ladislav Halama got clean through on goal.

Ladislav Halama found himself in the clear with just Reinaldo Fierro to beat and fired it in low. Super Finish !!!

Czech Republic 1 - 0 Colombia

30'

Steve Šrom shook the hand of Nikola Reha, who came off.

Uwe Reichl swung the corner into the box.

Arturo Merlo challenged Steve Šrom for a heading, then headed the ball clear.

31'

Luděk Švéda passed it long to Uwe Reichl, Uwe Reichl picked up on the ball before Herberto Cabrera could reach it.

Uwe Reichl lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Arturo Merlo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Uwe Reichl. He was lacking match sharpness.

32'

Uwe Reichl stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Vinh Vaverka won the aerial challenge against Eleuterio Castillo, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Brilliant saved by Reinaldo Fierro.

33'

Uwe Reichl hit the freekick. It went just wide by Uwe Reichl.

35'

Ladislav Halama tried to knock a long ball forward but Domingo Escárcega did well to spot and intercept the pass.

36'

Saša Žďárský hit a long ball towards Said Hlinka in the area, Said Hlinka took it in his stride before Herberto Cabrera could cut it out.

Said Hlinka stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Eleuterio Castillo.

38'

Edgar Tobiáš failed in his attempt to dribble past Ezequiel Moralez.

39'

Ladislav Halama tried to knock a long ball forward but Zacarías Aiza read the game well to intercept the ball.

41'

Arsenio Travieso got past Said Hlinka with ease.

Arsenio Travieso tried to dribble past Ladislav Halama but Ladislav Halama blocked Arsenio Travieso in a good, clean tackle.

42'

Arsenio Travieso played it past Steve Šrom.

Arsenio Travieso tried to send in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Said Hlinka.

43'

Uwe Reichl knocked a long ball to Edgar Tobiáš, Edgar Tobiáš took possession of the ball before Fausto Aberquero could intercept.

Edgar Tobiáš found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Arturo Merlo removed the danger.

44'

Domingo Escárcega hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Ladislav Halama threw himself in front of the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Czech Republic took the lead.Czech Republic maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Colombia. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Uwe Reichl aimed the corner for the near post.

Arturo Merlo out-jumped Luděk Švéda and retained possession.

47'

Fabio Michl tried to twist past Dionisio Cardona but Dionisio Cardona took the ball away from Fabio Michl.

50'

Vicente Zamorano came on to replace Fausto Aberquero.

Osvaldo Gonzalez on for Ezequiel Moralez.

tried a tactical change.

51'

Said Hlinka looked to play the ball long to Steve Šrom, Steve Šrom took it in his stride before Domingo Escárcega could reach it.

Steve Šrom struck the ball with fury but the shot was blocked by Arturo Merlo.

52'

Dionisio Cardona executed a block tackle on Uwe Reichl before Uwe Reichl could pass the ball.

55'

Ladislav Halama took the ball past Domingo Escárcega.

Ladislav Halama twisted past Arsenio Travieso.

Ladislav Halama put a low cross, Domingo Escárcega couldn't reach it.

Steve Šrom let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Eleuterio Castillo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Steve Šrom sent the ball well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

56'

Said Hlinka delivered the ball to Ladislav Halama, the ball was picked up by Ladislav Halama before Arsenio Travieso could cut it out.

Ladislav Halama tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but The ball cannoned off Domingo Escárcega.

57'

Ladislav Halama tried to skip past Arsenio Travieso but Arsenio Travieso cleanly tackled the ball.

58'

Domingo Escárcega played a pinpoint pass to Arsenio Travieso, Arsenio Travieso picked up on the ball before Ladislav Halama could intercept.

Arsenio Travieso tried to play it past Said Hlinka but Said Hlinka robbed Arsenio Travieso.

60'

Herberto Cabrera made for the bench and was replaced by Celso Blanco.

Arsenio Travieso tried to get past Ladislav Halama but Ladislav Halama blocked Arsenio Travieso.

62'

Saša Žďárský tried his luck with a long range chip. Celso Blanco failed to block the shot.

Good goalkeeping by Reinaldo Fierro to block the shot with his body.

63'

Uwe Reichl knocked a long ball,Vicente Zamorano failed to intercept the pass.

Edgar Tobiáš passed instantly to his left. Eleuterio Castillo couldn't cut out the pass.

Saša Žďárský made a pass to Ladislav Halama, Ladislav Halama picked up on the ball before Arturo Merlo could reach it.

Ladislav Halama played a pinpoint pass to Said Hlinka, Said Hlinka took possession of the ball before Eleuterio Castillo could cut it out.

Said Hlinka had the chance to score but he was denied space by Arturo Merlo.

64'

Vicente Zamorano tried to jink past Fabio Michl but Fabio Michl won the ball from Vicente Zamorano.

65'

Domingo Escárcega received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Arsenio Travieso, Domingo Escárcega took possession of the ball before Said Hlinka could cut it out.

Domingo Escárcega spotted Faustino Franco in the area and chipped the ball in, Faustino Franco brought the ball down well before Ladislav Halama could reach it.

Faustino Franco struck it at goal!. Vinh Vaverka didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Bernhard Klapka failed to save ... Faustino Franco capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Czech Republic 1 - 1 Colombia

66'

Osvaldo Gonzalez tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Edgar Tobiáš.

68'

Uwe Reichl tried to hit a long ball forward but Dionisio Cardona intercepted but couldn't control.

69'

Zbygněv Medved hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Dionisio Cardona scrambled the ball away.

70'

Arsenio Travieso jinked confidently past Said Hlinka.

Arsenio Travieso passed along the floor for Domingo Escárcega to pick it up, Domingo Escárcega latched onto the ball before Ladislav Halama could cut it out.

Domingo Escárcega tried to deliver a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Said Hlinka.

71'

Zbygněv Medved tried to knock a long ball forward but Dionisio Cardona did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

72'

Saša Žďárský passed it long to Steve Šrom, Steve Šrom trapped the ball nicely before Vicente Zamorano could cut it out.

Good play by Steve Šrom in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Arturo Merlo approached too late to clear the danger.

But Steve Šrom's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

73'

A long ball was delivered by Saša Žďárský past Celso Blanco to Zbygněv Medved.

Zbygněv Medved played a lovely ball for Uwe Reichl, Uwe Reichl took possession of the ball before Eleuterio Castillo could cut it out.

Uwe Reichl tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Arturo Merlo.

74'

Domingo Escárcega fed the ball forward to Arsenio Travieso, Arsenio Travieso took possession of the ball before Said Hlinka could intercept.

Arsenio Travieso supplied a float cross over Ladislav Halama.

Faustino Franco was able to make space and shot. Saša Žďárský wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Bernhard Klapka tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... A great goal from a fine move by Faustino Franco !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Czech Republic 1 - 2 Colombia

75'

Arsenio Travieso played it past Said Hlinka.

Arsenio Travieso got the float cross in from the wing, Ladislav Halama couldn't cut it.

Faustino Franco had a header for a goal but Vinh Vaverka used his head to clear the ball.

76'

Domingo Escárcega looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Faustino Franco out-jumped Steve Šrom, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Denied by Bernhard Klapka.

77'

Uwe Reichl made a long pass to Said Hlinka, Said Hlinka took it in his stride before Dionisio Cardona could reach it.

From wide of the goal, Said Hlinka managed to curl in a shot past Arturo Merlo.

Reinaldo Fierro tipped the ball round the post.

78'

Vicente Zamorano got past Uwe Reichl with ease.

Vicente Zamorano crossed the ball high and hard, Fabio Michl stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Faustino Franco connected with a looping header for the goal but Vinh Vaverka used his head to clear the ball.

81'

Uwe Reichl stepped up confidently. Uwe Reichl missed the penalty despite looking to place it!!.

82'

Uwe Reichl tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Vicente Zamorano.

85'

Domingo Escárcega played the ball to Zacarías Aiza's feet, Zacarías Aiza latched onto the ball before Said Hlinka could intercept.

Zacarías Aiza crossed into the box from the wing, Ladislav Halama tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Vinh Vaverka got up above Osvaldo Gonzalez, then headed clear the danger.

86'

Zacarías Aiza struck the freekick through the wall. But it went over the bar.

87'

Saša Žďárský knocked a long ball,Osvaldo Gonzalez tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Steve Šrom moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards but Arturo Merlo cleared the ball to safety.

88'

Uwe Reichl tried to knock a long ball forward but Arturo Merlo got to the ball first.

90'

Uwe Reichl sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

91'

Osvaldo Gonzalez tried to twist past Luděk Švéda but Luděk Švéda cleanly tackled the ball.

94'

Uwe Reichl laid it forward to Zbygněv Medved, Zbygněv Medved took it in his stride before Dionisio Cardona could intercept.

Zbygněv Medved evaded the challenge of Vicente Zamorano and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Zbygněv Medved scooped it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

End Match Czech Republic 1 - 2 Colombia