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Czech Republic: What We Know of Ireland's Play-Off Foe
Disciplinary actions and coaching changes follow poor results as Czech Republic prepares for a World Cup play-off against a strong Republic of Ireland side, experts say.
- On Thursday, the draw paired the Czech Republic against the Republic of Ireland, with the Czech team assigned home status for the final.
- Recent results include a loss in the Faroe Islands last month and a 1-0 friendly win over San Marino before 3,721 fans.
- Supporters turned to dark humour, joking about the Vatican and the `Pope's sheep`, while Tomáš Souček was stripped of the captaincy despite apologising.
- Lukáš Provod called Ireland a `very unpleasant and tenacious opponent`, and Dennik described them as a `strong` and `dangerous` side after their Budapest win.
- Interim coach Jaroslav Kústl could leave soon despite two wins, while funding concerns limit hiring a more experienced foreign coach.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Left
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- 72% of the sources lean Left
72% Left
L 72%
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