Gerčák blow means Krayzel call-up
Saturday, November 17, 2007
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Czech Republic goalkeeper Libor Gerčák is out of the rest of the finals through injury and has been replaced by the experienced Petr Krayzel.
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Czech Republic goalkeeper Libor Gerčák is out of the UEFA European Futsal Championship through injury and has been replaced by the experienced Petr Krayzel.
Knee injury
Gerčák damaged knee cartilage in Friday's 8-4 defeat by Romania in their opening Group A game, and although he was able to play out the encounter he will not be fit to continue in Porto. Krayzel, 36, took part in the European final tournaments of 2001, 2003 and 2005 as well as the 2004 FIFA Futsal World Cup. The Czech Republic continue their campaign on Sunday against hosts Portugal and meet Italy three days later.