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18 May 2016

Czech Republic offers itself a perfect start after beating Mali

After a game with low intensity, Cezch Republic beat Mali (1-0) for the first game of Toulon Tournament 2016. Despite an average game, Hoftych's team shown some solidity against a good but inexperienced Mali. They were close to take the lead after eight minutes. On a corner kick, Sterba (CZE, 12), at the first post, deflected the ball which striked the crossbar. Mali responded with two big opportunities in a row. First, by Niane (MLI, 9) after a wonderful pass from Tianda (MLI, 10), but Vorel (CZE, 16) was vigilant. Secondly, by Samassekou (MLI, 8) who missed the net after a great foot-work from Diabaté (MLI, 11).

We had to wait until the hour of playing to see a new opportunity. And what opportunity. Lutonsky (CZE, 19) passed it to Fulnek (CZE, 9), alone in the box, who scored with a crossed shot. A goal which was the only notable point of a very quiet second period. Surely a disappointing start for Mali, who deserved better looking to its first half. Fousseini Diawara's team will have the opportunity to get a better result for her next game, against Mexico.

Czech Republic - Mali : 1-0 (0-0)
1st game - Group A
Goal : Fulnek (63')
Czech Republic : Vorel - Sterba, Kasa, Stronati (c.), Falta, Machuca, Fulnek (Buchvaldek, 80'), Tetour (Kodes, 57'), Sykora, Lutonsky (Presler, 65'), Chory (Pulkrab, 72'). Coach : Pavel Hoftych.
Mali : Dibatere - Sacko, Diaby (Diaby, 74'), Touré, Diakité (Traoré, 56'), Coulibaly, Samassekou, Guilavogui (Baradji, 52'), Diabaté, Tianda (Sambagué, 68'), Niané (c.). Coach : Fousseini Diawara.

Mathieu Lauricella

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