Bleak for Bilek: Czech Republic's head coach knows win against Greece is vital

He said: 'I think we started well, in the first 15 minutes we had plenty of possession, but there were some attacking situations we did not finish off.

'Then we lost the ball in our opponents' half, they broke quickly and it was a mistake that cost us.

'We tried to change it after half-time and we scored a goal, but then we lost the ball again and the opponent punished us and that is why the result is what it is.

'We had problems with the combinations in Russia's midfield and that is how they had so many chances.

Pilar of strength: Vaclav Pilar gave the Czech's hope

'We are very disappointed but now we have to show our strength and our team spirit. We are still able to win and the players have a chance to perform in the following two matches so we are going to look forward now.'

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