Czech Republic's David Lafata (L) celebrates scoring a goal against Malta during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, outside Valletta, October 11, 2013. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
(Reuters) - Two goals in each half helped Czech Republic to a comfortable 4-1 win in their Group B qualifier away to Malta on Friday to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
The Czechs, who controlled much of the game, opened their account in the third minute when Tomas Hubschman's long-range shot deflected off the back of a Maltese defender and past goalkeeper Justin Haber.
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