Italy's Mario Balotelli (R) and Czech Republic's Tomas Sivok fight for the ball during their 2014 World Cup qualifying match in Prague June 7, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Mario Balotelli was sent off as Group B leaders Italy were held to a 0-0 draw by Czech Republic in a World Cup qualifier on Friday.
The AC Milan striker was dismissed by Norwegian referee Svein Oddvar Moen after receiving a second yellow card in the 72nd minute, for catching defender Theodor Gebre Selassie in the face with his forearm.
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