UEFA European Championship 2024 Qualifiers: Czech Republic Earn 1-1 Away Draw Against Poland - In Pics

Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek cancelled out a first-half opener by Poland's Jakub Piotrowski to earn an 1-1 away draw in their European Championship 2024 Group E qualifier on Friday, with both the Czechs and Moldova still able to seal qualification. Poland took the lead in the 38th minute through Piotrowski, who netted from close range for his debut goal in his second appearance for the national team. Midfielder Soucek equalized for Czech Republic after the break with a low shot towards the far post, prompting Poland to search for a winner but despite some good chances, the hosts were unable to regain the lead. The Czechs are second on 12 points, two points behind leaders Albania -- who qualified with a 1-1 draw away to Moldova earlier on Friday -- and one point ahead of third-placed Poland.

Updated: 18 Nov 2023 11:06 am

Euro 2024: Poland vs Czech Republic | Photo: AP/Czarek Sokolowski

Poland's Robert Lewandowski, 2nd right, tries to head the ball during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek lies on the pitch after suffering an injury during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Players look at the ball during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek, right, heads the ball during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek, left, challenges Poland's Adam Buksa during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Czech Republic's Tomas Holes, left, challenges Poland's Robert Lewandowski during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Czech Republic's Tomas Soucek celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Poland's Jan Bednarek, left, challenges Czech Republic's Mojmir Chytil during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Poland's Jakub Piotrowski celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.

Czech Republic's David Doudera, left, challenges Poland's Przemyslaw Frankowski during the Euro 2024 group E qualifying soccer match between Poland and Czech Republic at the National stadium in Warsaw, Poland.