Karel Poborsky 53' Czech Republic vs Portugal Euro 96. Czech Republic rode an impressive defensive performance, and a virtuoso goal from Karel Poborsky to earn a spot in the EURO 96 semi finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal at Villa Park. Czech right winger Poborsky had been pushed into a more central position at half time by Uhrin, and the move paid off when the Czechs took the lead in the 53rd minute. Poborsky received a pass from Nemec, and bundled through a crowd of Czech defenders before sco