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Czech fans disappointed in Prague
Posted Saturday, June 09, 2012 by SNTV

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Czech Republic fans disappointed in Prague, Czech Republic, on Friday after the 4-1 loss to Russia in UEFA European Championships.

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On Friday hundreds of Czech's gathered to watch the match against Russia in Prague.

Unfortunately for the fans, the Czech Republic were 2-0 down after just 24 minutes.

Not long into the second half they were given hope when Pilar scored in the 52nd minute to close the gap to 2-1.

They kept fighting but in the 79th minute they let in a third goal. Then, just 3 minutes later it was Pavlyuchenko that put the nail in the coffin as he scored Russia's forth and final goal.

The full time whistle blew, and the game finished at 4-1.

The Czech Republic play their next game against Greece. Russia play theirs against co-hosts Poland.

 

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