World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Germany defeats Czech republic 2-1
PRAGUE, Sep. 1, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Czech republic by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday night at the Eden Arena in Prague.
Germany dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Timo Werner in the 4th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Germans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Hummels with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Germans top of Group C with 21 points. Czech republic is third with 9 points. In their next game, Germany will meet Norway at the Eden Arena on September 4, while Czech republic will face Northern Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Czech republic at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2006)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Germany at the World Cup
- 4 titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
- 18 appearances (first in 1934)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986, 2002) Third Place (1934, 1970, 2006, 2010) Fourth Place (1958)
- 1 September 2017
- 20:45
- Prague
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21 |
 Northern Ireland | 16 |
| Czech republic | 9 |
 Norway | 7 |
 Azerbaijan | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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