Czech Republic draw with Wales, Slavia and Plzeň have injuries to their mainstays

The Czech national team drew 1:1 in a friendly against Wales. After an attractive first half, the pace went down after the change of sides, and Jindřich Staněk and Lukáš Masopust were injured.

The Lokomotiv Moscow striker had his first chance in the ninth minute after a slip by the home defender Jan Kuchta, but his left-footed shot was blocked. The Lokomotiv Moscow striker shot again three minutes later, this time with a header into the middle of the net.

Jaroslav Šilhavy’s charges pressed, and in the 23rd minute Michal Sadílek shot from distance, but missed the ball perfectly. On the other side, Rabbi Matondo threatened from a breakaway situation, but Jindřich Staněk coped. In the 32nd minute the first goal was scored. Ondřej Lingr played the ball to Tomáš Souček, who made no mistake from a volley.

But the Czech lead lasted only three minutes. A quick action of the home team was finished with a precise shot by Rubin Colwill. Wales kicked a goal, and just before the break Will Vaulks hit the bar.

After a change of sides, substitute Jan Sýkora headed into the bar, Ondrej Lingr’s goal from a set piece was disallowed for offside. Midfielder Vaulks could have given Wales the lead in the 53rd minute, but for the second time in the match he hit the post.

After that, the game was all about finishing, the chances and shots of the Czechs were not dangerous, until Gareth Bale got angry twice in the end, but Tomas Vaclik managed to save both times. The match ended 1:1.

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