Match Report | Czechia 2-2 Republic of Ireland (4-3 pens) - Heartbreak in Prague
The Republic of Ireland have been knocked out of World Cup qualification following a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Czechia on penalties in Prague. Ireland made a dream start, racing into a 2–0 lead through a Troy Parrott penalty and a Matěj Kovář own goal, but were pegged back by a Patrik Schick spot-kick and a late equaliser from Ladislav Krejčí.