World Cup 2006 : Czech republic defeats USA 3-0
GELSENKIRCHEN, Jun. 12, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Czech republic defeated the United States by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday night at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen.
Tomas Rosicky scored dual goals
Czech republic dominated the first half thanks to goals from Koller ('5) and Rosicky ('36). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Czechs further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Rosicky in the 76th minute.
The result put the Czech top of Group E with 3 points. In their next game, Czech republic will meet Ghana at the Arena AufSchalke on June 17, while the United States will face Italy.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Czech republic at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
United States
0:3
Czech republic
0:3 (0:2)
- 12 June 2006
- 18:00
- Gelsenkirchen
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Czech republic | 3 |
 Ghana | 0 |
 Italy | 0 |
| United States | 0 |
Matches
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