Summary
The Republic of Ireland's hopes of reaching the World Cup ended after losing to the Czech Republic in Prague. The match ended in a tie after regular and extra time, leading to a penalty shootout where the Czech team won. Irish manager Heimir Hallgrimsson expressed sadness over the result.
Key Facts
- The Republic of Ireland played against the Czech Republic in Prague.
- The match was tied after 120 minutes, leading to a penalty shootout.
- The Czech Republic won the penalty shootout, ending Ireland's World Cup dreams.
- Troy Parrott scored an early penalty for Ireland.
- Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar made a mistake leading to an own goal, putting Ireland 2-0 up.
- Patrik Schick scored a penalty for the Czech Republic.
- Ladislav Krejci scored late to force extra time.
- Jan Kliment scored the deciding penalty for the Czech Republic.
