MATCH REPORT I Czech Republic surprise World Cup winners
With the hard work in qualification already done, Spain arrived in the Czech Republic for a qualifier for next summer's European Championships, a goal already achieved by Montse Tomé's side, who today suffered a inconsequential defeat in terms of reaching the tournament.
The World Cup and inaugural UEFA Nations League winners saw the home side come from behind after Aitana Bonmatí's early goal. The Barça midfielder gave Spain the lead in the first half after 15 minutes from a cross-shot.
However, a brave and resilient Czech side found a way to turn the result around. Svitkova equalised just before half-time and Bartonova scored the second from the spot in the second half.
Shortly afterwards, as Spain went close to getting the equalizer and then Irene Paredes was shown a red card. The match should help Spain to refocus ahead of the historic Olympic Games which kick off in a few days' time, although before that they still have to complete their qualification campaign for the next European Championships in La Coruña against Belgium.
DATA SHEET
Starting lineup: Olivie Lukasova (P), Petra Bertholdova, Gabriela Slajsova, Eva Bartonova (Huvarova, 69'), Katerina Svitkova (Ruzickova, 76'), Tereza Krejcirikova, Klara Cahynova (Kotcrova, 76'), Michaela Khyrova (Vesela, 76'), Kamila Dubcova, Aneta Dedinova (Bendonova, 82'), Franny Cerna
Substitutes: Barbora Votikova (P), Barbora Ruzickova (P), Lucie Bendova, Episka Sonntagova, Dominika Huvarova, Nela Krejcirova, Denisa Vesela, Katerina Kotrcova, Kristyna Ruzickova
Coach: Karel Rada
Starting lineup: Misa, Ona Batlle (Oihane, 87'), Teresa (Patri, 63'), Irene Paredes, Aitana Bonmatí, Salma Paralluelo, Eva Navarro (Athenea, 46'), Jennifer Hermoso (Alexia Putellas, 46'), Laia Aleixandri, Lucía García (Laia Codina, 76'), Olga
Substitutes: Cata Coll (P), Elene Lete (P), María Méndez, Vicky López, Alexia Putellas, Patri Guijarro, Leila Ouahabi, Laia Codina, Inma Gabarro, Oihane, Alba Redondo, Athenea.
Coach: Montse Tomé.
0-1 | Aitana Bonmatí, min. 15.
1-1 | Katerina Svitkova, min. 44.
2-1 | Tereza Krejcirikova, min. 54.
Referee: Riem Hussein (GER) showed yellow cards for Bartonova ('40) and Misa ('50) and showed a red card to Paredes (70')
Assistant Referees: Sina Diekmann y Jasmin Matysiak (GER)
Fourth official: Miriam Schwermer (GER)
Fifth gameweek of the Euro 2025 qualification campaign
Letni Stadion (Chomutoc)