Football: Czechs out of World Cup 2010

The Czech Republic was eliminated from the World Cup 2010 contention on Wednesday after a 0:0 home draw with Northern Ireland. To secure second place in qualifying Group 3, the Czechs needed to win and San Marino would have to draw or beat Slovenia. However, the Slovenes won 3:0, leaving the Czechs third in the group. Wednesday’s game was appearance for the national side for Czech defender Marek Jankulovski of AC Milan.