
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) -- The Czech Republic salvaged a 2-2 draw with Croatia at the European Championship on Friday in a game temporarily suspended when flares were thrown onto the pitch and Croatia fans fought among themselves. Goals from Ivan Perisic and Ivan Rakitic had given Croatia a well-deserved 2-0 lead before Milan Skoda ensured a nervy finish when he pulled one back in the 76th minute with a powerful header from captain Tomas Rosicky's perfectly judged cross. Ivan Rakitic and Croatia captain Darijo Srna were among those signaling to the fans to calm down.
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