Czech Republic top despite Belgium comeback
Saturday, March 14, 2009
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Belgium 2-2 Czech Republic
Two more Václav Kadlec goals kept the Czech Republic on top of Group 2 but Belgium's last-gasp equaliser ensured they too can still qualify.
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The Czech Republic remain in control of UEFA European Under-17 Championship Elite round Group 2 but Belgium are also still in contention after a last-gasp goal earned them a draw.
Kadlec double
Belgium, who came back from two down to hold hosts Spain 2-2 on Thursday, led at half-time but their campaign looked over when Václav Kadlec added to his two goals in the 3-0 defeat of Kazakhstan with another pair today. However, deep into injury time Belgium claimed an equaliser, and can still qualify for the finals on Tuesday if they beat Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic and Spain play out a 0-0 or 1-1 draw, or secure a win of better than 3-0 if the other game ends 2-2. The Czech Republic know a win or a draw of 3-3 or higher will secure their place in Germany in May.