Czechs beat Bulgaria for upbeat end to World Cup qualifiers

The Czech Republic’s footballers ended an unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note with a 1:0 away win over Bulgaria on Tuesday night. The only goal of the game came from midfielder Bořek Dočkal early in the second half. The victory left the Czechs, who had already failed to reach Brazil next year, third in their group behind winners Italy and Sweden. Coach Michal Bílek quit with two matches remaining when it became clear his charges were out.

Author: Jan Richter