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    Cymru vs. Czech Republic | 2025 European Under-21 Championship – Qualifying competition – GrpI

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        3. FULL-TIME: Cymru 1-2 Czechia

          The full-time whistle is blown and the defeat hands advantage to Czechia who can now leapfrog Cymru into the play-offs with their final group match against Lithuania on Tuesday (15 October).

        4. 90' + 4'

          GOAL! Cymru have got a goal back through Hoole following a ball into the box by Stevens. Glimmer of hope for Cymru.

        5. 90' + 4'

          Goal

          HOOLE Luca

        6. 90'

          There will be 5 minutes of added time.

        7. 90'

          Substitution

          ONDŘEJ KRIČFALUŠI replaces MATĚJ JURÁSEK

        8. 80'

          Just 10 minutes of the match remain as Cymru desperately search for a way back.

        9. 77'

          Substitution

          DANIEL LANGHAMER replaces KRYŠTOF DANĚK

        10. 76'

          Incredible save from Watts after Daněk breaks free and shrugs off challenges to get a powerful shot away.

        11. 75'

          Substitution

          CONGREVE Cameron Mark replaces ASHWORTH Zachary

        12. 69'

          Cymru doing their best to put Czechia under pressure but their defence is so far holding out.

        13. 66'

          Substitution

          MATĚJ ŠÍN replaces ADAM KARABEC

        14. 62'

          Substitution

          HAMMOND Oliver Jack replaces COLWILL Joel

        15. 62'

          Substitution

          ASHFORD Cian replaces THOMAS Joshua John

        16. 61'

          Matty Jones is throwing the dice here at Rodney Parade with multiple substitutions as Cymru need a point to confirm a play-off spot.

        17. 54'

          Substitution

          POPOV Christopher replaces SAVAGE Charlie

        19. 50'

          Goal: Cymru 0-2 Czechia

          After Karabec’s shot is saved by Watts, Sejk nets the rebound after the ball was pushed into his path.

        20. 50'

          Goal

          VÁCLAV SEJK

        21. 46'

          SECOND HALF

          Cymru get the second period of play underway and will look to find an equaliser.

        22. Watts has kept Cymru’s qualification hopes alive during that first half as Czechia’s confidence grew.

        23. HALF-TIME: Cymru 0-1 Czechia

          After starting the game positively with Cotterill hitting the post and King coming close with a header, the first half was turned on its head in the 27th minute.

          An attack down the right saw Czechia work the ball into the box where Icha chested the ball down before unleashing a powerful strike that ended up in the back of the net when Baker’s outstretched foot diverted the ball past Watts. The Cymru keeper kept his team in it with two superb saves to deny the dominant Czechia.

          More is needed in the second half from Cymru if they are to secure a play-off spot as a minimum from this final qualifying match.

        24. 44'

          Watts to the rescue again as he denies Jurásek with an excellent save as Czechia approach half-time in complete control of the match.

        25. 41'

          Sejk stays onside to break into the box and looked certain to score a second but Watts saved Cymru with a fine save.

        27. 34'

          Czechia have been in control of the match since they scored but Cymru are battling hard to get the rhythm back.

        28. 32'

          Yellow card

          MATĚJ HADAŠ

        29. 29'

          Yellow card

          MATĚJ JURÁSEK

        30. 27'

          Own goal

          BAKER Matthew

        31. 27'

          Goal: Cymru 0-1 Czechia

          Czechia have taken the lead after they broke down the right and when the cross was sent into the box Icha chests the ball down before shooting. The ball deflects off Baker and into the back of the net.

        32. 22'

          Czechia are given a free kick on the edge of the Cymru 18-yard box Vydra sends the ball into the defensive wall.

        33. 16'

          Cymru are very much on top as they go on the attack again with their latest move being finished off by a King header that is well saved by Horniček, with the keeper pushing the ball away from danger.

        34. 14'

          Thomas goes free down the right wing and crosses into the Czechia box where a defender was able to clear under some considerable pressure. Another positive move from Cymru.

        35. 10'

          With 10 minutes played, Cymru have been enjoying plenty of possession and have hit the post so far in the match. It has been a really positive start from Matty Jones’ team.

        36. 📸

        37. 3'

          Cymru hit the post as Cotterill’s free kick looked set to give his team the lead. So close!

        38. 1'

          KICK OFF

          This crucial UEFA U21 Championship qualifier is underway as Czechia take kick off.

        39. Whilst the players warm-up at Rodney Parade they’re supporting Show Racism the Red Card’s Month of Action campaign. Find out more by clicking here.

        41. Fin Stevens will lead the team out for this crucial qualifier.

        42. The players have arrived at Rodney Parade.

        43. The starting XI has been released for the match.

        44. Local school children were in attendance at Rodney Parade for Cymru’s final training session ahead of Czechia.

        47. Squad update

          Defender Owen Beck has joined up with Cymru U21 from the senior squad ahead of Friday’s fixture.

        48. The state of play

          Matty Jones’ side sit level on points with group leaders Denmark and can secure automatic qualification for the UEFA U21 EURO finals if they better Denmark’s result in their final qualifier, which takes place on Tuesday against Iceland. While a draw against Czechia would be enough for Cymru to seal at least a play-off for the first time since 2008.

        49. The qualifying journey

          Cian Ashford’s dramatic late strike earned Matty Jones’ side a 1-1 draw in their previous meeting with Czechia earlier in the campaign.

          Review Cymru’s UEFA U21 EURO qualifying campaign so far here.

        54. Savage targets U21 history

          Charlie Savage believes the Cymru U21 side can make history on Friday night and qualify for the UEFA U21 EURO finals for the first time.

          “The effort that has gone into the last two years of qualifying, we’ve built up a real bond and qualifying would mean the world to us,” he explained. “Hopefully it gives us the platform to step up and there’s a number of us who will be able to look back at this moment.

          “There’s a fine balance between making the step up to the seniors but also wanting to do really well for the under-21s, but as a group I think we’ve got that balance. It’s a great to be able to shift between the age groups and every time someone steps up or does well, we’re on the group chat.”

          Savage also praised the contribution of head coach Matty Jones in what is his first qualifying campaign. “There’s a real family feel here in the squad. I can’t speak highly enough of the manager, who treats us all like sons.”

          Watch Charlie Savage’s pre-match press conference on RedWall+.

        56. Cymru are back at Dragon Park ahead of Friday’s qualifier.

        58. SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE

          Watch Matty Jones’ squad announcement press conference on RedWall+ by clicking here.

        59. There is no live report available for this match

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