Czech Rep 1-0 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's chances of qualifying of Euro 2008 look all but over after they lost against the Czech Republic despite a good effort away from home.

Marek Jankulovski grabbed the all important goal in the 15th minute and there was no way back from Ireland after that.

Stephen Hunt's introduction rallied the Irish and Kevin Doyle struck the Czech woodwork before half-time. Hunt was later sent off and there was not much chance of Ireland coming back. 62 minutes had gone when Greek referee Kyros Vassaras' harsh decision to send off Hunt after the Irishman had clearly won the ball in a sliding challenge but caught Polak with his follow through.

McShane had a great chance cleared off the line after Petr Cech had spilled a harmless looking cross and was unlucky not to have levelled the game.

As the Irish tired, the Czechs had late chances but brave defensive work by the bloodied Dunne kept the one-goal margin.

But it was too late and the 10-man Ireland battled - but failed - and their chances of qualification now look very slim.