It bounced across the line off the back of Kovar and Ireland were 2-0 up. The Czech fans again had occasion to vent their bitterness, first at the referee and then at Ireland, as they took their sweet time over the restart. On 75 minutes, Ogbene protected a ball as it was running out for a goal kick in front of the Ireland fans. That got the Ireland fans singing “I just can’t get enough.” The time was running out and the Czechs were losing heart. The collision was sickening and the Ireland striker flopped to the ground on his back, arms outstretched, and lay completely still.

Source: The Irish Times March 27, 2026 07:31 UTC