Saturday, September 8, 2012

Czech Republic 0 - Denmark 0

In the final match of UEFA Matchday One, Denmark played hosts to the Czech Republic in Copenhagen.  In the best chance of the half, Denmark's Daniel Wass hit a shot that was tailing away toward the inside of the far post until Petr Cech made a great save.  A frustrating, grinding half ended without any goals.  Both t

Early in the half, Czech Republic were on the attack, with Theodor Gebre Selassie coming up from right back to create a through ball across the face of goal, but no one was able to latch onto the ball.  Beginning at the hour mark, the impetus was completely with Denmark.  The ball rarely crossed midfield, and the Czechs were constantly on the defensive.  Cech continued to be up to the challenge, and saved a direct free kick from the right side of his box.  In stoppage time, substitute Andreas Cornelius flicked a header into the path of fellow substitute Leon Andreasen, but Cech made one final save to preserve his shutout and a 0-0 draw.  Both teams will likely point to not having their star attackers on the pitch as a reason for the lack of goals.  Tomas Rosicky missed out for the Czechs and Nicklas Bendtner missed out for Denmark through a one-game suspension.

Armenia 3 pts +1
Italy 1 pts 0
Czech Rep 1 pts 0
Bulgaria 1 pts 0
Denmark 1 pts 0
Malta 0 pts -1

Match Reports:
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Denmark-Czech-Republic-draw-0-0-in-WCup-qualifier-3850058.php

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2XkzENjR0s

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