Both teams had the chance to make their nations proud, with the winner securing a spot in the World Cup. Denmark’s control and Czech Republic’s threat on the break gave the fans room for excitement and anticipation. The combination of tactical approaches led to a stalemate before a shootout. The game had to be decided […]

A perfect start slowly unravelled for the Republic of Ireland as they allowed a two-goal lead in Prague to slip away. The Czech Republic were gifted an entrance back into the game and only grew from there, forcing extra-time and penalties. In the shootout, Ireland’s recent playoff history would be retold; hope inevitably dashed as […]