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Match 10 Port Said - Port Said Stadium
weatherCode11
27 September
2:1 (0:0)
  • Michael RABUSIC (50')
  • Tomas PEKHART (89' PEN)
  • James HOLLAND (90'+4 PEN)

Referee Marco RODRIGUEZ (MEX)

Summary

Czech mate for Young Socceroos

Czech mate for Young Socceroos

Czech Republic joined Brazil at the top of Group E after grinding out a hard-fought 2-1 win over Australia at Port Said Stadium. Playing their first FIFA U-20 World Cup match since their 2007 final defeat to Argentina, the Czechs rarely sparkled but did just about enough to merit victory against a Young Socceroos side lacking in inspiration. After the thrills and spills of the earlier match ...

Highlights

Line-up

CZE
AUS
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Jakub DOVALIL (CZE)
(NED) Jan VERSLEIJEN
Officials
  • Referee: Marco RODRIGUEZ (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Jose Luis CAMARGO (MEX)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Alberto MORIN (MEX)
  • Fourth official: Mohamed BENOUZA (ALG)

Photos

  • Dean Bouzanis of Australia
  • Sean Rooney of Australia is tackled by Ondrej Mazuch of Czech Republic
  • Matthew Jurman of Australia
  • Lucas Marecek moves away from Tahj Minniecon of Australia
  • Tomas Pekhart of Czech Republic in action
  • Mazuch of Czech Republic in action
  • Sean Rooney of Australia is tackled by Ondrej Mazuch of Czech Republic
  • Sean Rooney of Australia is tackled by Jan Moravek of Czech Republic
  • Ryan McGowan of Australia and Jan Vosahlik of Czech republic challenge for the ball

Quotes

"Personally, I'm actually not too happy because I know we can play a lot better than we did today, and the players know that too. But we have picked up three points and are progressing slowly," Jakub Dovalil, Czech Republic coach.

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    STATISTICS
    Czech RepublicStatisticsAustralia
    10Shots10
    4Corner kicks2
    5Yellow cards2
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards1
    46%Possession (%)54%