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June 13th, 2006 | By: Wendy | 41 Comments »

Ok, I can go back to being a Czech fan with reckless abandon now that yesterday’s game is over.

That being said, I have to hand it to our boys (yes, I mean the Czechs this time) - they played a very good game yesterday. As you’ve probably been able to tell, I’ve been a Rosicky fan for a while and he certainly did not disappoint. His two goals were amazing and I was certainly the only US fan cheering when he scored. Hey, they were great goals - too bad they were against the US - and I have to applaud great play.

I’m sad to think that Jan’s World Cup might be over due to injury. He certainly looked dangerous up top.

Nedved has still got it. I’m amazed at the lack of knowledge of world football by American fans, though. All around me, people were asking “Who IS this diver?” Hello! Do you not read WorldCupBlog? He’s only one of the best players in the WORLD! Ever heard of Juventus? If not, are you breathing? Sheesh.

Sadly, no Milan Baros or his abs. I come 5000 miles to see the Czechs play - the least they could do is give me a gratuitious peek at the 8th wonder of the world. I’m just sayin’. (Come on, it’s been MONTHS since I last brought up his abs! Do you know what self-control that takes?!)

I hope to have some pix and video of the Czech fans up in the next day or so. Watch this space.

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By Rodni | June 14th, 2006 at 11:34 pm

By the way Ea sports .Those guys who make the FIFA video games predict that Czech Republic will win the cup

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By Cammaris | June 15th, 2006 at 11:28 pm

Well I think on WC aren´t any easy matches…

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By Dorina | June 16th, 2006 at 1:33 pm

About the match against Ghana, I’m afraid that some injuries happen for Czech players.
Hpoe nothing happen.

Posted from Islamic Republic Of Iran

By Marlene | June 17th, 2006 at 12:22 am

Great match, great team. I have lots of respect for the Czechz and think they will go far. Good luck!

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By K. Lastochka | June 17th, 2006 at 6:48 pm

WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON HERE halftime and we’re down 1-0, what’s been wrong with Nedved??? BRUCKNER YOU BETTER WORK SOME MAGIC HERE!!!!!!!!!!

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By hitokiri | June 17th, 2006 at 7:47 pm

dunno what happen to czech this time..everthing wrong…Ghana more organized..damn2..frustrated..

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By Jono | June 17th, 2006 at 7:48 pm

GHANNNNNNNNNNNNNNA !!!

Czech shouldn’t of thought this would be a given game !!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

By K. Lastochka | June 17th, 2006 at 8:00 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By K. Lastochka | June 17th, 2006 at 8:02 pm

By the way that was the WORST F***ING RED CARD I”VE EVER SEEN, Ujfalusi didn’t TOUCH the other guy. Ridiculous.

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By Dorina | June 17th, 2006 at 8:16 pm

I don’t know why that happened

I don’t know who should play as a forward in the match against Italy

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By Dorina | June 17th, 2006 at 9:15 pm

Czech please!! You can’t let us down!! PAVEEELLL!!!!!!!!You will just defeat Italy and everyother team which face you!!!! You have a great support behind you!!! It was just an event!! We don’t count it as a Czech match!! WE ALL LOVE YOU!! WE ALL BELIEVE YOU!!! GO CZECH!!GO PAVEL!!Go LOINS!!!!

“Belief and a lion’s strength, for victory and YOUR fans”

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By K. Lastochka | June 17th, 2006 at 10:00 pm

Great post Dorina! ČEŠI DO TOHO!!! We will prevail!!! (especially if the americans manage to throw group E into total chaos…better go catch the 2nd half…)
FYI–I read somewhere that Koller might be able to play against Italy. PLEASE Koller must play!!!

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By Akbar | June 17th, 2006 at 11:35 pm

The Czechs will need to repeat their first performance against Italy.

Forget everything, forget Ghana, forget US, the aim is 3 points that take you through to the next round.

There were chances today, but unfortunately for the Czechs none of them materialised.

The aim against Italy should be persistance, and the Czechs mustnt fall for the dirty game. Let Italy foul and dive as much as they want, as long as the Czechs keep away from it, they shouldn’t get any unecessary cards or give any set pieces.

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By dietmar | June 18th, 2006 at 1:55 am

carpe diem!

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By Cajun Nick | June 18th, 2006 at 6:10 am

***Posted by an American fan, but with the sincere intention of trying to get answers.***

Will Baros be healthy for the Italy match?

If Baros is out; plus Koller still isn’t fit; and Lokvenc out on two yellows, then without a designated goalscorer, I think that CZE’s chances are in trouble.

I know, I know: some would say that Nedved, Rosicky, and Poborsky provide ALOT of offense. But they sure didn’t look too effective today.

Plus, Ujfalusi is out on a red card, hurting the CZE defense.

This, at least, gives the US the hope that if it takes care of its business, then it’s got a chance to advance.

From the Czech perspective, are the concerns I raised worrying?

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By chris wang | June 18th, 2006 at 7:33 am

Don’t be disappointment.Now we must be enough ready for next match.We have many good players and we’re strong. We neeed the spirit of hard-bitten, unyielding ,aggressive and calm . Confidence is very important !
I think good beginning is pretty important in a match.We’ll have a good beginning next match !
Good luck ! I’m with you !

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By hitokiri | June 18th, 2006 at 11:40 am

come on Czech..come on Czech…hope can get this 3 point when face italy…come on!!! be strong!!

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By Cammaris | June 18th, 2006 at 4:04 pm

Well I ´ m so dissapointed…

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By erin | June 18th, 2006 at 4:34 pm

I’m no less dissapointed than the Czechs. Tears fell down on my face after the failure. Luck was not on our side yesterday. The next match will be extremely tough, and I really hope miracles can happen.

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By Bidemi | June 18th, 2006 at 5:00 pm

WOOO!! GHANA!!!

Let’s hope the Italians can duplicate this feat.

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By K. Lastochka | June 18th, 2006 at 5:02 pm

I think we can do it!! Ghana caught us by surprise with their very strong, brute-force steamroller kind of style. Italy looked sooo beatable yesterday (hell, the Americans nearly beat them) and besides they play in a more familiar style. We must have confidence, calm, and know that Nedved and Rosicky can take on the whole world if they have to, and with Cech between the posts we are safe! COME ON YOU MIGHTY CZECHS!!! Forget Ghana, put it out of your minds, and DEMOLISH Italy!!!

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By K. Lastochka | June 18th, 2006 at 5:04 pm

Oh hey guys I just heard that Baros has been cleared to resume running and regular training!!! Call me an incorrigible optimist but I think he might be O.K. by next week!!!!!!!

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By K. Lastochka | June 18th, 2006 at 10:07 pm

Oh hey Wendy if you see Baros this week do you suppose you could politely request that he lose the beard? It really looks strange on him. lol

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By Dorina | June 20th, 2006 at 3:18 pm

Oh, it seems that Czech players are dissapointed!
Nedved Says:” We Need a miracle”

Hey!! If they loose their hope, then we need more than miracle!

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By Mira | July 10th, 2006 at 12:40 pm

Czech Republic were not disappointing to me, I love this team and will always do. Because they have a lot of amazing players such as Nedved, Koler, Baros, Yankolovsky, (I don’t know if my spelling is right), …..
I agree with you, they will perform better next time, this time, it was only bad luck.
By the way whoever doesn’t know Nedved means he doesn’t know current football because he is ONE OF A KIND.

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