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Sadílek: The Record Offers No Comfort

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Czech Republic midfielder Michal Sadílek scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far, finding the net in the 6th minute during their 1-1 draw against South Africa. While proud of his record, Sadílek admitted it offered little comfort after his team squandered three points and now faces potential elimination from the tournament.

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“Scoring the fastest goal at the World Cup is something I’ll remember for a lifetime, but right now, that record doesn’t warm me. The bitterness is immense. We should have sealed the game in the first half when we completely dominated. We were obligated to score a second goal and make things easier for ourselves. Instead, we allowed them to believe they could break us. Now the situation is complicated, but against Mexico, we will be playing for our lives,” Sadílek stated.

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