Football: Czechs beat Ireland to move closer to Euro 2008

The Czech Republic beat Ireland 1-0 in their Group D qualifier on Wednesday bringing them one step closer to Euro 2008. The Czechs entered the match ranking second place in their group, five points behind leaders Germany who are on 22, and three ahead of the Irish, after eight matches. With six points now between themselves and Ireland, the Czechs need just one win from their final three games against Germany, Cyprus and Slovakia to proceed into the European Championships.