Soccer-Czechs beat Malta 4-1 to keep alive qualifying hopes

Oct 11 (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 ...