Czech Republic 15 Spain 42

The Czechs were well beaten in Prague by a better organised Spanish side in front of 1000 spectators. While the Czech forwards kept their latin counterparts busy all game with solid set pieces and driving, the backs were outplayed by the opponents' pace and skill.

The loss puts the Czech side into a very difficult position because the Spanish team was considered to be their competitor for relegation. Now, after a home loss to Spain, and with Spain having won two games already, the relegation after six years in this competition next year, seems inevitable.

Statistics

Czech Republic 15 (10)
Tries: Syrový 2
Cons: Tomčík
Pens: Tomčík

Spain 42 (24)
Tries: Feijoo 2, Sempere 3, Hernandez
Cons: Roque 3
Pens: Roque 2

Yellow card: Syrový (Czech)

Referees: Neil Paterson – John Steele a Peter Carruthers (all Scotland)

Score progress: 0:5, 0:7, 3:7, 3:12, 3:17, 8:17, 10:17, 10:22, 10:24 - 10:27, 10:32, 10:37, 15:37, 15:42

Teams

Czech Republic
15 Brabec - 14 Jursík (71' Schlanger), 13 Rohlík, 12 Tomčík (62' Vokrouhlík), 11 Nevický - 10 Krejčí, 9 Syrový - 8 Žíla, 7 Vondrášek (c), 6 Kučera - 5 Macháček, 4 Voves - 3 Indrák (70' Indrák), 2 Oswald, 1 Šuster (60' Skall)
Not used: Leroch, Buryánek, Dosedla

Spain
15 Sempere - 14 Marlet, 13 Mota, 12 Canosa, 11 Alvarez - 10 Roque, 9 Feijoo - 8 Criado, 7 Gonzales, 6 Mata 5 Souto, 4 Barcena - 3 Salazar, 2 Bohorques, 1 Jimenez

European Championship, Division A 2007-2008

One point for a loss, two for a draw, three for a win. The competition is played in two legs, home and away over two years. The last team is relegated to the Division B.