Alexandr Sojka
VPL
CM
Creative Playmaker
Apr 2, 2003 (23)
6'2"
Provides assist versus South Africa
Sojka assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus South Africa.
Analysis: Sojka had a key role in the first goal of the game, controlling a low-driven cross from the flank and freeing up Michal Sadilek with a quick through ball. He was the second most productive crosser for his side. He has notched two key passes, five deliveries (one accurate) and two interceptions so far. He was replaced by Jaroslav Zeleny at the 55th minute after seemingly running out of juice, as he worked hard on both ends.
Starts in Thursday's opener
Sojka registered one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 loss to South Korea.
Analysis: Sojka started in central midfield for Thursday's opening match and was solid on both ends of the pitch. He created one chance and recorded one accurate cross on the attack, adding one tackle and two interceptions on the defensive end. He was subbed off in the 84th minute for Mojmir Chytil, a more attacking option as Czechia was chasing the match late. Sojka is not expected to make many flashy or match-winning plays in his role, instead he will provide assistance on both ends of the pitch as a box-to-box midfielder. He will hope to lead his side to a better result Thursday versus South Africa, a must-win match versus the worst-ranked team in the group.
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