Czech fans happy with victory over Greece

To the delight of their supporters in the fan zone in Wroclaw, the Czech Republic kept alive their hopes of progress at Euro 2012 with an initially scintillating but ultimately nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Greece in Group A on Tuesday.In an enterprising but niggling clash that stirred memories of the teams dramatic 2004 semi-final, decided in Greeces favour by a silver extra time goal, Petr Jiracek and Vaclav Pilar struck in the opening six minutes for the Czechs.But despite captain Tomas Rosickys graceful conducting of the game from midfield against a shaky Greek defence, the Czechs failed to add a third and, following the diminutive maestros halftime withdrawal with a heel injury, had to ride their luck in face of a spirited Greek fightback.When substitute Fanis Gekas capitalised on an error by goalkeeper Petr Cech to pull one back in the 53rd minute, the prospect of a draw or worse loomed for the Czechs.But they dug in, survived some torrid moments and secured a first victory over Greece in four attempts as an independent nation.It was a nervous match for the fans. But we did play better than last time with Russia, said one Czech fan.This was a tormented match. When Bilek (Czech couch) use two forwards, than it would be completely different. This is much better football also for the viewers, said another.