League: Euro 2008 qualifiers Event: Czech Republic - Republic of Ireland Final score: 1-0 Goal scorer: Jankulovski 15 Match report from UEFA : Czechs close in on finals place A well-worked early goal from Marek Jankulovski gave the Czech Republic a crucial win against ten-man Republic of Ireland as Karel Brückner's side closed in on a place at UEFA EURO 2008™. Jankulovski joy The home team kicked off with a three-point cushion over their visitors in second place in Group D and AC Milan full-back Jankulovski combined with Jaroslav Plašil in the 15th minute to score what proved to be the only goal of the game. The visitors pressed for an equaliser, Kevin Doyle twice going close, but the dismissal of substitute Stephen Hunt left them with too much to do. A home game against section leaders Germany on 13 October is their next challenge while the Czechs face the same opponents four days later. Quickfire start The hosts were quickly into their stride at the Sparta Stadium, Libor S...