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Koller to miss Ireland game

Jan Koller has scored 51 goals for the Czech Republic
Jan Koller has scored 51 goals for the Czech Republic

Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner has called up Libor Dosek as a replacement for striker Jan Koller for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Koller has been ruled out the game in Prague because of suspension.

He was booked after 62 minutes of last night's 3-0 win in San Marino and will now sit out the Group D clash. Koller headed in his 51st goal for his country in the last minute of that game.

Koller scored for the Czechs at Lansdowne Road when the sides met earlier in the group.

'The loss of Koller for the home game against Ireland is simply a complication,' Bruckner said.

'The choice of Libor Dosek seems to be the most suitable solution as we would not be forced to change the style of our play.'

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