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Czech Republic 2–2 Rep. Of Ireland: A Thrilling Draw in World Cup Qualification Europe

Czech Republic

2–2

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Rep. Of Ireland

Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 · PEN

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In a pulsating encounter at the World Cup Qualification Europe, the Czech Republic and Rep. Of Ireland played out a 2-2 draw. The match was characterized by a rapid start with Ireland taking an early lead through a penalty converted by Tommy Parrott. However, the Czech Republic fought back with a goal from Patrik Schick and a late equalizer from Ladislav Krejčí, securing a point in a memorable match.

Key Facts

• Tommy Parrott scored the opening penalty for Rep. Of Ireland at 19 minutes.
• Matej Kovar scored an own goal for Rep. Of Ireland at 23 minutes.
• Patrik Schick equalized for the Czech Republic with a penalty at 27 minutes.
• Ladislav Krejčí scored the late equalizer for the Czech Republic at 86 minutes.

Lineups

Czech Republic

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

1 M. Kovar (G)
3 T. Holes (D)
4 R. Hranac (D)
7 L. Krejci (D)
5 V. Coufal (M)
14 L. Provod (M)
8 V. Darida (M)
17 D. Jurasek (M)
10 P. Schick (F)
19 T. Chory (F)
15 P. Sulc (F)

Substitutes

23 M. Jedlicka
16 L. Hornicek
11 J. Kliment
12 L. Cerv
6 M. Vitik
21 D. Visinsky
2 S. Chaloupek
20 J. Zeleny
22 T. Soucek
18 M. Sadilek
13 M. Chytil
9 A. Karabec

Rep. Of Ireland

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

1 C. Kelleher (G)
5 J. O'Brien (D)
22 N. Collins (D)
4 D. O'Shea (D)
2 S. Coleman (M)
6 J. Molumby (M)
14 J. Taylor (M)
3 R. Manning (M)
20 C. Ogbene (F)
8 F. Azaz (F)
7 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

16 J. Keeley
23 M. Travers
11 R. Brady
21 S. Szmodics
18 A. Browne
12 J. Dunne
10 A. Idah
13 H. Vale
9 J. Kenny
15 J. Egan
17 J. Knight
19 J. Abankwah

Timeline

16' Rep. Of Ireland Var · Penalty confirmed

N. Collins
19' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Penalty

T. Parrott
21' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card

Jack Taylor

Foul
23' Rep. Of Ireland Goal · Own Goal

Matej Kovar
25' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card

R. Manning

Foul
27' Czech Republic Goal · Penalty

P. Schick
46' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Holes · On: S. Chaloupek
46' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2

Off: V. Darida · On: T. Souček
68' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1

Off: Jack Taylor · On: R. Brady
68' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2

Off: R. Manning · On: A. Browne
73' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3

Off: T. Chory · On: M. Chytil
82' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4

Off: D. Jurásek · On: M. Sadilek
82' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 5

Off: Vladimír Coufal · On: A. Karabec
86' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal

Ladislav Krejčí · Assist: M. Sadilek
90'+1 Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card

R. Hranac

Foul
96' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Coleman · On: Jimmy Dunne
96' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Ogbene · On: A. Idah
103' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 6

Off: P. Sulc · On: J. Kliment
115' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Molumby · On: S. Szmodics
120'+1 Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 6

Off: Unknown player · On: H. Vale

Match Stats

Stat	Czech Republic	Rep. Of Ireland
Fouls	25	14
Pass Accuracy	79%	67%
Offsides	2	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	12	10
Corners	6	9
Total Passes	540	394
Yellow Cards	1	2
Blocked Shots	4	2
Shots on Target	3	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	5
Possession	58%	42%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	429	263
Shots Inside Box	8	6
Saves	2	1
Shots Outside Box	4	4

Key Match Notes

▸ The penalty awarded to Ireland at 16 minutes marked a significant early advantage, with Tommy Parrott capitalizing to put Ireland ahead.
▸ Matej Kovar's own goal at 23 minutes added to the confusion, but Patrik Schick's penalty at 27 minutes steadied the Czech Republic's nerves, setting the stage for a back-and-forth second half.
▸ The late equalizer by Ladislav Krejčí at 86 minutes was crucial, securing a hard-fought point for the Czech Republic and maintaining their competitive stance in the World Cup Qualification Europe.