The second match of Euro 2012 is between Russia and Czech Republic. Russia seems to be a favorite in Group A but we can expect a tough competition from Czech Republic. The match is considered by many as the battle for top two spots in Group A. Talking about previous meet, they have played only once in Euro 1996 where the match ended 3-3. So, we can expect such battle once more. Here are the details of the match:
2nd Match of Euro 2012 - Russia vs Czech Republic (Group A)
Date: June 8, 2012
Time: 7:45 PM BST
Venue: Wrocław
Referee: H. Webb
Football pundits and betting sites predict a win for Russia in this match or at least a draw. Alan Dzagoev, an attacking midfilder will be a player to watch out for Russia along with Arsenal's Andrei Arshavin. Petr Cech - the Chelsea goalkeeper is definitely the player to watch out for Czech Republic.
Probable starting line-up
Russia (4-3-1-2): Akinfeev – Anyukov, Ignashevich, A. Berezutski, Zhirkov – Shirokov, Zyryanov, Denisov – Dzagoev – Arshavin, Kerzhakov.
Czech Republic (4-2-3-1): Cech – Gebre Selassie, Sivok, Hubnik, Kadlec – Plasil, Jiracek – Rezek, Rosicky, Pilar – Baros.
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