Czech vs. Turkey: A Fiery Final Group Match

Substitute Striker Tomas Chory Makes a Mark

In a fiery final group match, Czech captain Tomas Soucek and substitute striker Tomas Chory were right in the thick of things. Chory, standing at an impressive 6ft 6ins, made a significant impact on the game, contributing to Turkey's stoppage-time winner.

Turkey Secures Last-16 Tie

Cenk Tosun's late goal clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory for Turkey against the Czech Republic. This hard-fought triumph secured Turkey's spot in the last-16, setting up a tie against an undisclosed opponent.

Czech Republic Struggles in the First Half

Despite a strong showing in the second half, the Czech Republic struggled to find their rhythm in the opening 45 minutes. They have a history of slow starts at EURO tournaments, having led at half-time in only two of their 20 previous matches. However, they did earn a victory over Belgium in 2000 and Czechia in 2016 after trailing at the break.

Tension Boils Over

The match was not without controversy, as emotions ran high between the two teams. The intensity led to some heated exchanges and bookings. The fiery nature of the contest added to the drama and excitement of the final group game.