Even in the second match under Ivan Hašek (60), the Czechs had to turn around an unfavorable score, and on the second attempt they succeeded against Armenia. Again thanks to a strike from the substitute player. This time the role of the joker was taken by Tomáš Chorý (29), who is talking about an invitation to the Euros. What else did Tuesday’s test on Letná offer?
Young hitchhikers report to the service
In the second match, Ivan Hašek deployed a three-man young league defense. Tomáš Vlček, Robin Hranáč and Ladislav Krejčí stood next to each other on the stoppers. Had it not been for the conceded goal after an unmanaged break, she could have been proud of a managed match without a shot on goal. Above all, the pair Vlček – Hranáč looked confident. The first showed his lightning speed, the second his confidence and sense of organization. They sent a very positive signal to the coaching staff in the direction of the Euro and qualification for the WC 2026.
Hložek burned chances
He jumped to the top together with Patrik Schick, but confirmed that he is wanted in the national colors. In 30 matches, Adam Hložek scored two goals – against Belarus in October 2021 and last June in Montenegro. In the 31st match against Armenia, the Leverkusen striker could have been on the scoresheet twice, but each time he aimed wide of the goal. “I agree, I had two clear goals,” he said after the match in an interview with ČT Sport.
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The return of Coufala almost certain
While David Jurásek is looking for a bigger workload in Germany and somehow it is calculated that in optimal form the left side in the national team belongs to him, with Adam Gabriel it was more of an experiment from the coaches. A test of whether they can count on him in the future. However, the Midtjylland defender was also taken aback by the nomination. “Vláďa Coufal is here,” he objected when asked about a possible Euro ticket. And he probably knew why. The duel with Armenia did not go well for him. Compared to Jurásk, he did not get into the game, spoiled the balls and after his loss, the visitors went into a goal break. He already stayed in the cabin at halftime and David Douděra took his place.
The joker for Euro is from Pilsen
But the one who can probably pack his suitcase for the trip to Germany is Pilsen striker Tomáš Chorý. He started three games for the national team, playing only three minutes against the Norwegians, and boasts a record of 2+1. It was Chorý who played an important role in the key autumn duel with Moldova, which sent the Czech Republic to the Euros. And the decisive moment was achieved by the Pilsen forward at Letná as well, when he finally completed the Czech turnaround with the second goal five minutes after arriving on the pitch. Of course, Hašek et al. he showed that he is a force to be reckoned with.
At the right time in the right place. Tomáš Chorý secured the victory over Armenia for the Czech team with his second international goal.
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Tailor wanted
He’s not in an ideal mood. In the last matches for Sparta, Krejčí was criticized for weaker performances. And against Armenia, the home environment didn’t help him either, with him pulling on the stopper. He did not defend Edgar Sevikyan during the Armenian break. And he confused his teammates with his hesitation even a few minutes later, when the Armenians demanded a penalty after the Hranáč fight. In the end, he got plus points when he equalized with a good header after Barák’s corner before halftime, and in the second half he already gave a much more confident performance.
The article was originally published for Livesport News.
