Linesman’s view ‘blocked by Gallas’

Paul Walker

The 22-year-old Czech Republic stopper was left helpless after compatriot Milan Baros clipped the ball into space and Luis Garcia poked the ball towards goal.

Television replays could not prove if the ball crossed the line before it was hooked to safety, but Cech believes the position of the assistant referee made it impossible to tell whether a goal should have been awarded.