The Czech Republic players celebrate after their late winner in Prague A calamitous error of judgement by Holland defender Daryl Janmaat presented Czech Republic's Vaclav Pilar with the simplest of added-time winners in Tuesday's European qualifier in Prague. The substitute could not miss when Newcastle's summer signing, in trying to deal with Borek Dockal's cross, headed past goalkeeper Jaspe...Full Story »

Early goals from Petr Jiracek and Vaclav Pilar saw the Czech Republic revive their Euro 2012 campaign with a 2-1 win over Group A rivals Greece in Wroclaw. The Czechs were 2-0 to the good inside just six minutes as midfielders Jiracek and Pilar made the most of some generous Greek defending. Substitute Fanis Gekas pulled a goal back after a terrible error by Petr Cech, but Fernando Santos' s...Full Story »

Czech Republic winger Vaclav Pilar has claimed his side were not prepared enough going into their 4-1 Euro 2012 loss to Russia on Friday evening. The Russians raced into a 2-0 half-time lead through Alan Dzagoev and Roman Shirokov before Pilar's strike early in the second half looked to have given his side a chance. However, a second from Dzagoev and a fine finish from substitute Roman Pavly...Full Story »