Turin, Sep 11 (IANS) Italy rallied from a goal down to beat 10-man Czech Republic 2-1 and qualify for 2014 football World Cup in Brazil.
Former Lazio striker Libor Kozak scored on a fast counter-attack in the first half for the Czechs before Giorgio Chiellini and Mario Balotelli found the net early in the second half Tuesday, reports Xinhua.
The Czech side was reduced to 10 men after substitute Daniel Kolaf got his marching order for a foul on Balotelli in the 89th minute.
With two Group B rounds remaining, Italy are now seven points clear of nearest rivals Bulgaria, and have secured the top spot of their group.
