It was a final clash with hosts Czech Republic that would ultimately confirm the advancement of Horst Hrubesch 's side in the competition , in a match that many assumed Germany would breeze through .
It was far from pleasant for the tournament favourites .
It was a final clash with hosts Czech Republic that would ultimately confirm the advancement of Horst Hrubesch 's side in the competition , in a match that many assumed Germany would breeze through , yet it was far from pleasant for the tournament favourites .