Soccer-Czech coach rues lack of concentration in Croatia draw


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group D - Croatia v Czech Republic - Hampden Park Glasgow Scotland Britain - June 18 2021 Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy reacts Pool via REUTERSPetr David Josek

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group D - Croatia v Czech Republic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - June 18, 2021 Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy reacts Pool via REUTERS/Petr David Josek

GLASGOW, Scotland (Reuters) - Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy bemoaned his team's lack of concentration early in the second half that allowed Croatia to equalise and secure a 1-1 draw in a Euro 2020 Group D match on Friday that they controlled in the opening period.

The Czechs moved to the brink of qualifying for the last 16 after Patrik Schick's first-half penalty ensured a point against the Croats, whose own knockout hopes will go down to the wire.

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