Czech Republic Dominates Malta 7-1 in Euro 2024 Warm-Up

The Czech Republic secured a resounding 7-1 victory over Malta in a Euro 2024 warm-up match. Slavia Prague's Mojmir Chytil scored twice, while Antonin Barak, David Jurasek, Ondrej Lingr, Matej Jurasek, and Vaclav Cerny also contributed. Coach Ivan Hasek rested key players, offering opportunities to less experienced team members.

The Czech Republic cruised past an overmatched Malta side 7-1 in their Euro 2024 warm-up match on Friday with Slavia Prague forward Mojmir Chytil scoring in each half for a team aiming to book a second straight quarter-final appearance. Czech coach Ivan Hasek rested a number of key figures at the match in Grodig, Austria -- including West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek and Bayer Leverkusen forward Patrik Schick -- and instead blooded a number of less experienced players.

Fiorentina's Antonin Barak opened the scoring for the Czechs in the sixth minute from the penalty spot before Chytil grabbed his first goal just before the break. David Jurasek, Ondrej Lingr, Matej Jurasek and Vaclav Cerny added to the Czech tally while Paul Mbong pulled a goal back for Malta. The Czechs kick off their Euro 2024 campaign on June 17 against Portugal in Leipzig before facing Turkey and Georgia in Group F. The Czech play North Macedonia on Monday in their final preparation match for the tournament in Germany.

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