SPAIN 1-0 CZECH REPUBLIC: LATE PIQUE HEADER DELIVERS WIN FOR HOLDERS
The centre-back nodded past an impressive Petr Cech in the 87th minute as the holders' dominance finally reaped rewards during a frustrating Group D encounter Gerard Pique scored with three minutes remaining asholders Spain opened their Euro 2016 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Czech Republic in Toulouse.
Spain, winners of the Euros in both 2008 and 2012, dominated possession but had to wait until late on to make the breakthrough against Petr Cech and a resolute
Czech backline, who came into the tournament with the worst defensive record of the teams who qualified.
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