Friday, June 17, 2016

Czech Republic salvages 2-2 draw with Croatia (The Associated Press)

Croatia's team fans run in the stands after flares were thrown onto the pitch during the Euro 2016 Group D soccer match between the Czech Republic and Croatia at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium in Saint-Etienne, France, Friday, June 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) -- Czech Republic came back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Croatia at the European Championship on Friday in a game that was marred by a temporary suspension when flares were thrown onto the pitch. Substitute Tomas Necid scored the equalizer from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time after Domagoj Vida was penalized for a handball. Goals from Ivan Perisic and Ivan Rakitic had given Croatia a well-deserved 2-0 lead before Milan Skoda ensured a nervy finish when he pulled one back in the 76th minute with a powerful header from Tomas Rosicky's perfectly judged cross.


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