National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 5150 (Terracing: 3863, Seating: 1184, VIP seats: 103) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Saulvedis Šūpelis kicked off to start the match. Franci Plánička took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saulvedis Šūpelis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franci Plánička took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saulvedis Šūpelis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. U21 Latvia were awarded a corner in the 8th minute after U21 Czech Republic's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Arkādijs Vietnieks took the corner. In the 14th minute, Aldris Tamms got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 15 played minutes U21 Czech Republic got a freekick which was hit by Vítek Bittner. Saulvedis Šūpelis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vítek Bittner hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Franci Plánička showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mareks Belis, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. After 27 minutes, Aldris Tamms mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the U21 Latvia and the U21 Czech Republic players grew even worse after the yellow card. Fredis Bilēvics took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michal Stehno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When U21 Latvia's Saulvedis Šūpelis in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Czech Republic's goalie prevented a goal. U21 Czech Republic's Franci Plánička played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saulvedis Šūpelis in the 34th minute of play. U21 Czech Republic's Franci Plánička played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aldris Tamms in the 35th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michal Stehno in the 37th minute of play forced U21 Latvia's goalkeeper Fredis Bilēvics to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fredis Bilēvics showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michal Stehno in the 37th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vítek Bittner in the 38th minute of play forced U21 Latvia's goalkeeper Fredis Bilēvics to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fredis Bilēvics was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Tomáš Řehák showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 40 minute of play. Saulvedis Šūpelis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Franci Plánička tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 47 played minutes U21 Latvia got a freekick which was hit by Andžs Redzobs. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Michal Stehno to make the kick off. U21 Czech Republic's Michal Stehno got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fredis Bilēvics showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomáš Řehák, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Mareks Belis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Franci Plánička read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. A collision led to U21 Latvia getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Lauris Cīruļkalns hit a great ball. U21 Czech Republic's Vladimír Svatý was substituted for Jules Winfield. A collision led to U21 Latvia getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Lauris Cīruļkalns hit a great ball. Ondřej Řezník hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. In the 70th minute, Tomáš Řehák left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The U21 Czech Republic fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. U21 Latvia's Silvestrs Rozmanics was substituted for Rainers Ludvigsons. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mareks Belis in the 76th minute of play forced U21 Czech Republic's goalkeeper Franci Plánička to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mareks Belis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Franci Plánička read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, U21 Latvia's goal looked a bit too open when Tomáš Řehák came free, but Fredis Bilēvics reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, U21 Czech Republic's Franci Plánička got control of the ball when Silvestrs Rozmanics tried to sneak it across the goal line. U21 Latvia's Māris Valtenbergs was substituted for Saulvedis Šūpelis. In the 91st minute, Michal Pikl hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Silvestrs Rozmanics came up free with the goalie in the 94th minute, the U21 Latvia fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Silvestrs Rozmanics couldn't finish the play. In the 98th minute, Vladimír Svatý hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.