The result moves Wales up to third place in Group E, one point behind the Czech Republic in second and four adrift of leaders Belgium, albeit having played one game fewer than both. Despite only being Wales' second game of the campaign, this fixture already had a heightened sense of significance for both sides. The Czech Republic started purposefully, passing the ball confidently and pressing Wales into uncomfortable positions, forcing them to play long balls which came to nothing with their usual target Kieffer Moore on the bench. Apart from that squandered opportunity, the Czech Republic were still well on top and, after Schick and Jankto both went close with another two chances, Wales were glad to go into the break level. Despite the red card, the Czech Republic were not content to hold on for a draw and replaced midfielder Tomas Holes with striker Michael Krmencik.

Source: BBC March 29, 2021 19:58 UTC