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Koller tied it for Czechs in 1 1 Euro 2008 qualifying draw at Ireland

Jan Koller scored in the 64th minute Wednesday to help the Czech Republic hold Ireland to a 1-1 draw in European Championship qualifying.

Kevin Kilbane gave Ireland the lead in the 62nd minute of the Group D match after Damien Duff's cross was deflected by a defender. Kilbane then chipped the ball past goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Two minutes later, Koller got past Ireland defender Paul McShane and beat diving goalkeeper Wayne Henderson, who was making his first competitive appearance.

The Czechs lead the group with 10 points from four games. Ireland has one point from three games in the group, which also includes Germany, Slovakia, Wales, Cyprus and San Marino.

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