Source: CCTV.com
06-11-2008 13:53
Special Report: 2008 European ChampionshipsElsewhere, a place in the quarter finals beckons for the Czech Republic if they can overcome Portugal. Karel Bruckner's side beat the co-hosts in their opening Group A game, but will start as the clear underdogs against a much fancied Portuguese outfit. The 68-year old Bruckner is one of the most experienced coaches in world football - he confessed he is well aware of the improvements that need to be made.
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| Czech Republic's head coach Karel Bruckner, rear, talks to his players during a training session of the national soccer team of Czech Republic in Seefeld, Austria, Sunday, June 8, 2008. The Czech Republic is in group A at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) |
Karel Bruckner, Czech Republic coach, said, "I think the optimum solution is to improve both in attack and defence. At the same time, the Portuguese team are very efficient, their forwards and strikers are excellent. But there are other ways to get a good result - we must play as a team, play strategically. We know we are not as strong in attack, but that doesn't mean we are a weaker team."
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| Portuguese midfielder Deco, seen here at practice with teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, said Portugal will not fall into the trap of being over confident when they play the Czech Republic in their second Euro 2008 Group A match on Wednesday.(AFP/Patrick Hertzog) |
Editor:Du Xiaodan
