Good performance of the national team led by Kuchta led to a 2:1 win over Switzerland

The Czech national team won their opening match of the Nations League, beating Switzerland 2-1 in Eden. The opening goal was scored by Jan Kuchta, Noah Okafor equalized, and Jakub Jankto decided the result in the second half with the help of a run.

Breel Embolo had the first big chance in the eighth minute, but Tomas Vaclik made a great save. The Czechs took advantage of their first action, with Jan Kuchta scoring his first career goal after a cross from Vladimir Coufal.

Jakub Jankto then tried a volley, but this time Yann Sommer made the save. The Getafe midfielder also shot in the 34th minute, but the Swiss goalkeeper made a brilliant save. And Jankto regretted his hesitation.

In the 44th minute, Noah Okafor took advantage of the Czech defence’s hesitation and with a shot under the crossbar, he equalised at half-time 1:1.

After the change of sides, the Czechs were active, first Adam Hložek wasted a chance and then Vladimír Coufal hit the bar from the ensuing corner. In the 58th minute the stands were already rejoicing. Jankt’s centre was knocked down by a defender to the back post.

Silvan Widmer had another equaliser, but Vaclik stretched his body for the second time in the match and knocked the ball away. In the 90th minute, Granit Xhaka fired from outside the box, but missed by inches. No more happened, and the Czechs won 2-1.

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