Czech Republic 2-1 Georgia: Schick scores late winner

Goals from Jakub Jankto and Patrik Schick secure victory for Czech Republic in UEFA Nations League

The result moves the Czech Republic top of Group B3 with six points, while Georgia remain bottom with no points.

Match report

The Czech Republic took the lead in the 19th minute when Jankto fired home from close range after a fine cross from the left by Jan Boril.

Georgia equalised just before half-time when Giorgi Kvilitaia headed in from a corner.

The Czech Republic pushed for a winner in the second half and were rewarded when Schick headed in from a corner in the 84th minute.

Reaction

Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy said: "I'm very happy with the victory. We played a good match and deserved to win."

Georgia coach Willy Sagnol said: "I'm disappointed with the result. We played well in the first half, but we couldn't keep up the pace in the second half."

Conclusion

The Czech Republic's victory was a deserved one. They were the better team on the night and created more chances.

Georgia will be disappointed with the result, but they can take heart from their performance in the first half.