Czechs floored by Paco’s late punch

SUBSTITUTE Paco Alcacer scored twice in the second half of extra-time as Spain twice came from behind to overcome the Czech Republic and claim a fifth UEFA European Under-19 Championship title in an engrossing final in Bucharest last night.

After an even first half in Chiajna, the Czechs struck first seven minutes after half time thanks to Ladislav Krejci’s fierce low shot.

Spain, beaten in the 2010 final and seeking a fifth triumph in the competition — which means they would keep the trophy — pressed hard and got their reward in the 85th minute thanks to Jon Aurtenetxe’s opportunistic strike.