Kosovo beat Czech Republic to boost Euro 2020 dream
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Kosovo are unbeaten after four qualifying games for the European Championship, having failed to win in 10 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Kosovo beat the Czech Republic in Euro 2020 qualifying to boost their hopes of reaching a first tournament.
The Balkan country only gained Uefa and Fifa recognition three years ago and failed to win any World Cup qualifier.
RB Leipzig's Patrik Schick gave the Czechs an early lead with a tidy first-time finish from 16 yards.
But Vedat Muriqi levelled with an instinctive effort and Mergim Vojvoda turned home Valon Berisha's quickly taken corner for a famous winner.
The result took Kosovo top of Group A for a few hours, but England overtook them by beating Bulgaria 4-0. However the top two qualify automatically and Kosovo are now two points above the Czech Republic.
Even if Kosovo, who declared independence from Serbia in 2008, fall short, they are guaranteed a Euro 2020 play-off place through last year's Nations League.
Their next game is against England at St Mary's on Tuesday (19:45 BST).