Northern Ireland Under-21s lost 2-0 in their 2011 UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier against Czech Republic U21s in Strelnice on Friday. Steve Beaglehole's men had the chance to go ahead in the 50th minute when they were awarded a penalty, but Everton defender Shane Duffy could not convert the spot-kick.
They were made to pay a heavy price as the hosts took control in the closing stages, as first Marcel Gecov in the 72nd minute, then his Slovan Liberec team-mate Borek Dockal 11 minutes later netted.
Northern Ireland U21s continue their campaign against Iceland U21s in Coleraine on Tuesday.
