Only if Gareth Southgate had seen this unforeseeable result and defeat, he would have done things beyond measures to avert the untold prophecy. Now its too late to cry over a spilt milk but never too late to prevent another one from spilling.
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England faced Czech Republic at Sinobo Stadium, prague in their course to qualify for the Euro 2020 but the home ream decided to place their dream and excitement on halt following an amazing 2-1 comeback. In addition to the comeback, J.Silhavy's army inflicted more heartbreaks to the English team.
The game started with a lot of pressure but the visitors were able to capitalize on the fast play and got themselves a penalty in the early minute after kickoff. Harry Kane saw Raheem Sterling with a sublime pass past the opposing defenders. The Manchester City player was swept off his feet by Lukas Masopust in the eighteen yard box. Kane buried the ball in the middle of the gaol from the spot kick while he sends the keeper down the left. Having such an early lead in three minute was the best thing they could ever ask for at that point in time. The goal should give them the adrenaline to finish the game positively and confirm their qualification as well as maintain their decade qualifiers winning streak but all went down the sewerage as the game went on.
Jakub Brabec stole an equalizer four minutes later from a corner which the English defenders poorly aimed at. He flicked onto the ball from the corner kick and latches it to the back of the net past Pickford with ease. Everything back to square one as both teams continue with the struggle. England were not really their best during the game considering the change in role plays and formation settings. Though southgate made some important position switch, they still had to play wise to beat the Czech defence.
Their hustle seems not to yield positively as Sterling and Kane missed chances but before the finally drowned. England should be thankful to a brilliant stop by Pickford to prevent Masopust's dipping effort flying into the top corner. The Everton goalkeeper was soon forced into action again to turn Alex Kral's driven shot behind at the near post. However, he was helpless when Masopust broke down the right and crossed for Ondrasek who became the sting in the tail as he sealed a famous victory. The 30-year-old from FC Dallas. Cue the soul-searching for Southgate.
At this point, several things happened!!!!!!!
Though they still top the table with the goal difference, they failed to secure their qualification to the Euro 2020 finals, to fire the excitement ahead of what stands to be a home tournament, with so many of the ties next summer to be held at Wembley.
They were inflicted with first qualifying defeat in 44 games since a 1-0 loss to Ukraine in 2009. The record kept for a decade has been shattered.
30 years old Zdenek Ondrasek scores a goal as a substitute in his international debut.
Jakub Brabec also scored his first goal for Czech republic senior team.
Word Of Encouragement
For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
It's time for Czech republic to dance while England mourns and heal as soon as possible.
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