Football: Czech Republic defeat Scotland 3:1 in final match ahead of Euro 2008

The Czech Republic’s national football team defeated Scotland 3:1 in a friendly in Prague on Friday evening. The game was the last for the squad before the European Championship, Euro 2008, kicks off on June 7. The Czechs’ Libor Sionko opened the scoring in the 59th minute. His goal was followed by a goal by Kadlec 6 minutes from time. Scotland got one back on a goal by Clarkson, but Sionko then added a 2nd goal. The Czech Republic will play the opening match at Euro 2008 against co-hosts Switzerland.