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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Robert Šedina took the kick off in the first half of the match. Luka Mata's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pavel Hanka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. In the 6th minute Croatia were awarded a corner. John Terry went to the cornerflag to take it. Emil Cvitanović made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Šedina in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Nikola Vlašić came free, but Pavel Hanka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Czech Republic's Pavel Hanka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikola Vlašić in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Šedina in the 19th minute of play forced Croatia's goalkeeper Emil Cvitanović to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 34 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Luka Mata came free, but Pavel Hanka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pavel Hanka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luka Mata in the 37th minute of the match. Czech Republic's Pavel Hanka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikola Vlašić in the 38th minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Nikola Vlašić came free, but Pavel Hanka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Croatia's Emil Cvitanović got control of the ball when Robert Šedina tried to sneak it across the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joško Poklepović was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th match minute, Croatia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vedran Ćesić to maneuver through the defense. Emil Cvitanović showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Šedina in the 56th minute of the match. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when Croatia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauro Kotlar didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Czech Republic's Pavel Hanka got control of the ball when Joško Poklepović tried to sneak it across the goal line. 63 minutes into the match, Croatia's goal looked a bit too open when Michal Stehno came free, but Emil Cvitanović reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joško Poklepović blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pavel Hanka having to make a save. Croatia's Nikola Haramina was substituted for Miran Tudor. Robert Šedina kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Czech Republic made a substitution. Hans Meloun replaced Radim Zadina. A collision led to Czech Republic getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Robert Šedina hit a great ball. Michal Stehno hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Czech Republic's Karel Tvrdý was substituted for Michal Stehno. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Šedina in the 83rd minute of play forced Croatia's goalkeeper Emil Cvitanović to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Croatia's goalkeeper Emil Cvitanović, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Harry Maguire hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Czech Republic's Pavel Hanka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikola Haramina in the 92nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Czech Republic's zone, Joško Poklepović stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pavel Hanka came out of the goal and Joško Poklepović tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 96 minutes into the match, Dragan Horčička had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emil Cvitanović. Croatia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dragan Horčička was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1.