“I always want the team to decide the match as soon as possible, but it also depends on the opponent. Andorra defended in ten people in a block thirty meters from their own gate, so it really helped us when after ten minutes the score was 2: 0, “of course, the coach of twenty-one Jan Suchopárek was also satisfied.
Coach Jan Suchopárek with goalkeeping coach Petr Kouba during Lvíčat training.Photo: FACR
Not to mention that his charges had to deal not only with the artificial surface on which they were playing, but also with the sudden change in weather.
“The temperature dropped ten degrees in an hour. Despite the beginning of the match, the thermometer was some 15 degrees, but then came a finished burst of clouds and great cooling. That’s why it wasn’t an easy match. But a better wet and slippery artist than if it were played on a dry surface, “he explained the game in the Pyrenees.
Czech forward Daniel Fila in a duel with Andorra football player Ot Remolins.Photo: @ceskarepre_cz, Twitter
However, he did not forgive one complaint. “The locals dealt with any situation interventions that were not just kosher. But the referee handled the match perfectly. “
Suchopárek made several changes in the line-up against Andorra compared to Friday’s match in Albania and praised the rosadas.
“Five newcomers entered and confirmed the validity of the nomination to twenty-one. Of course, some shortcomings in our game appeared, but it is true that it was difficult to combine against an opponent playing in a deep block. Even so, we had reserves in the game. And also in productivity, because it didn’t have to stay with only three goals, “Suchopárek mentioned the bar shot by Ostrák and other chances that remained unused.
“It was also positive that we did not play on the maintenance of the result even at 2: 0 and forced the boys to stay active. Thanks to that, we were able to take turns after the third goal and give the opportunity to other players. “
Daniel Fila (right) celebrates Andorra’s goal with Adam Karabec (10) and Martin Ryneš (17)Photo: Martin Gregor, FACR
After eight matches, the lions are in the first place in the table with 19 points and are sure that they will not finish worse than the others. They will compete for the primacy in the group in June at home with England. The winners of nine groups and the best team in second place advance directly to EURO. Eight other teams from the second rungs will undergo a draw.
“We did what we wanted,” the coach of the twenty-one acknowledged that his team has at least a certain participation in the playoffs and will fight with England for the first place in the group and thus a direct advance in the June home match.
“In June, we will face a confrontation with England, which may or may not decide on the direct course of action if we win. In case of equality of points, mutual matches come into play and then other criteria. But we have the starting position we wanted, “Suchopárek praised.
