The Czech Republic advance to a quarter-final date with Denmark. This was a comprehensive victory even if De Light’s sending off gave them a critical edge. Always disciplined and powerful, they showed shrewdness and skill to make the most of their extra man. Holes and Schick go the goals for a team starting to show certain Greece 2004 vibes.
The Czech Republic pulled off the shock of the European Championship so far by defeating the Netherlands and booking their place in the last eight after defender Matthijs de Ligt was sent off.
Tomas Holes nodded in the opener 13 minutes after De Ligt was sent off for handball following a VAR review, denying Patrik Schick a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Holes then turned provider for Schick as the Czechs doubled their lead on 80 minutes. The Netherlands, down to 10 men for over half an hour, had a huge chance earlier on as Donyell Malen raced through one-on-one with goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik.
But the Czech Republic went on to silence those in orange at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, setting up a quarter-final with Denmark on Saturday, 3 July.
Source – BBC News
