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Originally Posted by KTown
Nothing better, than watching England choke on the world stage.
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Umm.. Do you, he of the Czech flag flying in his signature, really want to be bringing up recent footballing chokes?
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the Czech Republic suffering one of the shock defeats of the tournament. A 2:0 loss to Ghana. The score would have been far more lopsided had it not been for a stunning Petr Cech - the only Czech player on Saturday displaying brilliance on the pitch. Had he not stopped four or five clear chances, it would have been a blow-out.
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http://www.radio.cz/en/article/80216
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The Czechs entered as the team ranked second highest in FIFA, the world's soccer governing body.... The country's "best-ever soccer selection," as they were repeatedly labeled in local media, further boosted optimism after they swept away the U.S. squad in the first game.
But, surprisingly, that was it for stunning performances.
Instead of celebrating advancement to the playoff stage, the Czech players fell on their knees after the game against Italy.
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http://www.praguepost.com/articles/2...-world-cup.php