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Střeštík sparks Czech rout

Czech Republic 3-0 Armenia
Marek Střeštík, Tomáš Pekhart and Jiří Jeslínek were all on target as the home side claimed a third successive Group 2 victory.

Marek Střeštík, Tomáš Pekhart and Jiří Jeslínek were all on target as the Czech Republic beat Armenia in Kladno to claim a third successive victory and set up a pivotal Group 2 meeting with Turkey next month.

Jeslínek influence
The Czechs began their 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Armenia last month but there was to be no repeat on home turf. Střeštík broke the deadlock on two minutes and they were soon strolling when debutant Jeslínek, whose father won one senior cap in 1985, rounded the goalkeeper to make it 2-0. Jeslínek turned provider just before the half-hour, his cross being headed in by Tottenham Hotspur FC striker Pekhart to ensure there was no way back for Armenia.