Petr Gabriel
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Petr Gabriel is a Czech former football player. He played for the Czech Republic
, for which he took part in eight matches and participated at the Euro 2000
. On 11 June 2000, Gabriel gave away a penalty in the 89th minute of his national team's game against the Netherlands
. The decision was fiercely contested by Czech players and widely perceived as controversial. The Czechs lost 0–1 after Frank de Boer
successfully converted the spot kick.
In the decisive group stage match against France
, he was rather unlucky again, as he tried to make a backpass to his goalkeeper
, which was picked up by Thierry Henry
, who succeeded in scoring. The Czechs lost 2–1 and ended their participation in the tournament after the group stage despite a 2–0 victory in their last match against Denmark
.
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
, for which he took part in eight matches and participated at the Euro 2000
2000 UEFA European Football Championship
The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Football Championship, which is held every four years and organized by UEFA, association football's governing body in Europe....
. On 11 June 2000, Gabriel gave away a penalty in the 89th minute of his national team's game against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
. The decision was fiercely contested by Czech players and widely perceived as controversial. The Czechs lost 0–1 after Frank de Boer
Frank de Boer
Franciscus "Frank" de Boer is a Dutch former professional footballer, and the younger twin brother of Ronald de Boer. Since 6 December 2010 he is the Manager of AFC Ajax.-Club career:...
successfully converted the spot kick.
In the decisive group stage match against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
, he was rather unlucky again, as he tried to make a backpass to his goalkeeper
Pavel Srnícek
Pavel Srníček is a Czech former football goalkeeper.-Career:Srníček was originally signed by Newcastle in December 1990 on loan from Banik Ostrava by manager Jim Smith, who left within months to be succeeded by Ossie Ardiles - by this time his transfer had been made permanent, and he was soon...
, which was picked up by Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry
Thierry Daniel Henry is a French professional footballer who plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.Henry was born in Les Ulis, Essonne where he played for an array of local sides as a youngster and showed great promise as a goal-scorer. He was spotted by AS Monaco in 1990 and...
, who succeeded in scoring. The Czechs lost 2–1 and ended their participation in the tournament after the group stage despite a 2–0 victory in their last match against Denmark
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
.