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    Czechmate

    Thursday, June 22, 2006, 09:59 AM EST [Czech Republic]

    That's it. The Czechs are out of the tournament. Coach Bruckner pulled out what he had left on the bench: Jarolim for Baros, Stajner for Poborski and Heinz for Kovac. But it was not enough. Without Koller and one man down (red card for Polak) for one half the Czechs couln't hold up much against a perfectly organized Italian defense. Italy's coach Lippi was lucky to bring in Materazzi for injured Nesta after only 20 minutes. He came and scored six minutes later - he was picked man of the match by FIFA. Inzaghi scored again after almost three years. By that time the Azzurri was already securing the 1-0 and waiting for counterattacks. This is how you make it far in the World Cup.
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