35.
9:22 p.m
Chorý runs a deep pass on the left wing and then crosses flatly into the middle. Šulc runs in the center, but doesn’t get to the ball at the near post before Ćaleta-Car. In any case, the striker was previously offside.
32.
9:19 p.m
Croatia has more possession of the ball, but is very unimaginative in it. Despite the team’s experience, they don’t really seem to be well-coordinated.
29.
9:17 p.m
First degree for Croatia! Modrić plays a corner from the left short to Kramarić, who claps so that the captain can pass freely into the backcourt. There, Perišić takes a shot from around 14 meters with his left, but puts the ball well over the box.
27.
9:15 p.m
A short time later, Chorý takes a shot on the left side of the penalty area, but is blocked by Šutalo. The ball jumps clearly to the defender’s outstretched left arm. Letexier lets the ball continue because the ball deflected off the Croatian’s foot.
26.
9:13 p.m
Almost 1-0! Croatia seemed to have already clarified the situation, but then Krejčí gets the ball and drives from the left. Kušej takes over and finds Šulc in the center, who can finish from a central position in the box. However, his shot comes much too centrally and is not a problem for Livaković.
24.
9:11 p.m
Provod steps up and circles the ball around the wall to the bottom left corner. Livaković sees the shot early and dives it quite easily.
23.
9:10 p.m
The Czech Republic gets a free kick from a promising central position after Kramarić’s dangerous play against Červ. Can you take advantage of this opportunity?
22.
9:08 p.m
The Czechs’ approach bore fruit after a good 20 minutes. Croatia can hardly break free from their grip because the hosts provoke ball losses.
19.
9:06 p.m
Budimir and Vitík butt heads during a duel. The Czech then remains lying down and has to be treated. The central defender can probably continue.
18.
9:05 p.m
The hosts are trying extremely hard, but nothing of note has yet emerged. The actions in the final third are far too imprecise.
16.
9:02 p.m
Gvardiol has plenty of space on the left after a pass from Perišić. From the half field he tries to pass to the starting Budimir, but Vitík runs it down.
13.
8:59 p.m
So far, neither team has managed to play cleanly while in possession of the ball. So far everything remains piecemeal in the attack.
10.
20:56
Gvardiol’s mock change of sides comes back immediately. Zelený plucks the ball down and serves Červ, who puts Souček in the spotlight. His shot from around 20 meters slides over his foot and is therefore completely harmless.
8.
20:54
In this initial phase, the Czechs are looking for a quick route to the offensive via long balls. So far the Croatians have had no problems with these at all.
5.
20:52
The importance of this game can be seen right from the start. The Czechs go into the duels with a lot of energy and want to set an example early on with their physicality.
3.
8:50 p.m
First offensive action by the guests. Jakić finds Kramarić in the center, who passes the ball to Sučić. The midfielder wants to pass Červ just before the penalty area, but loses the ball.
1.
8:48 p.m
Coufal throws a throw-in from the right with a lot of force into the six-yard box. Ćaleta-Car is wide awake and heads the ball out.
1.
8:46 p.m
The ball is rolling. Referee Letexier gives the game a go.
1.
8:46 p.m
Game start
20:42
Croatia clearly won the first leg 5-1. Can the Czechs take revenge for the defeat at home and take the lead in the table? How will the Czechs perform without their star striker Patrik Schick? Questions that the upcoming game will clarify.
8:25 p.m
National coach Zlatko Dalić changes to two positions compared to the 4-0 win against Montenegro. Gvardiol and Budimir play in place of Stanišić (knee injury) and Ivanović.
8:15 p.m
Compared to the 2-0 win in Montenegro, the Czechs have made four changes. Kovář, Vitík, Coufal and Chorý replace Staněk (health problems), Holeš (knee injury), Douděra (muscle injury) and Schick (muscle injury).
8:05 p.m
The Croatians, on the other hand, can take a big step towards the 2026 World Cup today. They lead Group L with 12 points and a goal difference of +16, which would ultimately be crucial if they achieved the same number of points as the Czechs. The ninth in the FIFA world rankings has taken part in the FIFA World Cup the last four times and was able to shine in the last two tournaments. 2018 In Russia they came second and in Qatar the Croatians also ended the World Cup on the podium, in third place. With a win in the clash with the Czech Republic, qualification would be almost certain. In this case, their star player Luka Modrić could once again be happy to be able to play in a big tournament at the end of his career.
7:55 p.m
The Czechs are hosting their closest rivals for qualification for the 2026 World Cup in Prague. They are in second place in Group L with twelve points and absolutely need a win today. Although they are level on points with today’s opponents, they have a significantly worse goal record and a game more. If the Czechs do not make it to the World Cup by qualifying directly as first in the group, they will have to try their luck through the playoffs. Reaching the World Cup finals would be a big thing for today’s underdogs – the last and only time they played was at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
7:45 p.m
Welcome to the 7th matchday of Group L of the World Cup qualification. Czech Republic meets Croatia!