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Czech Republic in fight for survival
Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2012 by SNTV

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After a resounding 4-1 demolition at the hands of Russia in their opening game of Euro 2012, positivity remains high in the Czech Republic camp as they head into a crucial Group A fixture against Greece on Tuesday.

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So far in the Euros the Czech Republic aren't having the best time.

Russia tore apart their defense to win 4-1 and go top of Group A, making it vital for the Czechs to beat Greece on Tuesday.

Captain Tomas Rosicky says the team is ready to fight for survival.

SOUNDBITE (Czech): Michal Bilek, Czech Republic Coach

"Right now we are in a similar situation as to the one we were in two years ago when we lost to Lithuania in a qualifying match. We will manage our problems again in the same way. There are still six points available to us and, of course, we want to get past the group stage."

After Greece, the Czechs face Poland in their final group stage match.

Standings
    Rank Team W/D/L Pts

    Cities & Stadiums

    The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments

    Year Winners Runner-up Third place
    2008SpainGermanyRussia / Turkey
    2004GreecePortugalNetherlands / Czech Republic
    2000FranceItalyNetherlands / Portugal
    1996GermanyCzech RepublicFrance / England
    1992DenmarkGermanyNetherlands / Sweden
    1988NetherlandsSoviet UnionItaly / West Germany
    1984FranceSpainDenmark / Portugal
    1980West GermanyBelgiumCzechoslovakia
    1976CzechoslovakiaWest GermanyNetherlands
    1972West GermanySoviet UnionBelgium
    1968ItalyYugoslaviaEngland
    1964SpainSoviet UnionHungary
    1960Soviet UnionYugoslaviaCzechoslovakia