Euro Qualifers Round-Up: Janmaat's shocker gifts a win for Czech Republic
A TERRIBLE mistake by Newcastle defender Daryl Janmaat handed Czech Republic a 2-1 victory over World Cup semi-finalists Holland.
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Janmaat's mistimed header gifted the goal to Vaclav Pilar[GETTY]
The Group A game looked destined for a draw when Janmaat miscued his defensive header past keeper Jasper Cillessen and on to a post, leaving Vaclav Pilar to tap in the 90th-minute winner.
The Czechs took the lead after 21 minutes when David Lafata outmuscled Martins Indi and teed up Borek Dockal to fire home.
Holland, under coach Guus Hiddink for a second spell, improved when they switched to a back four and Memphis Depay had a fierce drive tipped over by Petr Cech just before half-time.
The Dutch levelled in the 55th minute when Stefan de Vrij headed in Daley Blind’s cross.
Italy ran out easy 2-0 winners against Norway in Oslo in Group H.
Sassuolo striker Simone Zaza scored on his debut and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci powered in a header after an hour.
Bosnia-Herzegovina were shocked 2-1 at home by Cyprus in Wales’ group while Luka Modric’s long-range strike helped Croatia edge past Malta 2-0.
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