Overview
- The Republic of Ireland, who led 2-0 in Prague on Thursday, were knocked out by Czechia on penalties after a second-half fightback.
- The match finished 2-2 after Ladislav Krejci’s late equaliser, then Czechia won the shootout 4-3 with saves from efforts by Finn Azaz and Alan Browne.
- Seamus Coleman, 37, played about 96 minutes and said he would decide on his playing future later, as Heimir Hallgrimsson urged him to stay involved with Ireland.
- Coleman’s Everton contract runs to the summer, and manager David Moyes has indicated a possible behind-the-scenes role for him at the club if he wants it.
- Hallgrimsson, who is under contract through 2028, praised the team’s progress and will rotate the squad for Tuesday’s Dublin friendly before May and June friendlies and the autumn Nations League.