THE FUSE

Despite the two-goal deficit, Czechia showed resilience after the break and managed to pull one back. In the 69th minute, Jirí Sláma finished off a swift counter-attack, driving a low shot into the bottom corner after being set up by Adam Hlozek. Czechia pushed for a dramatic equaliser, testing David Raya, but they ultimately fell short. The defeat means Czechia have now lost their third consecutive match in Group 3, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point and facing the serious threat of relegation.