With both sides on three points after two games played and Portugal having already secured top spot in Group A, the winner of the all-or-nothing match in Geneva will go into the last eight as runners-up.

If the scores are level after 90 minutes, a shootout would decide who progresses - the first time this could happen at a European Championships.

But Ujfalusi has complete faith in his side's ability to finish the job in regulation time.

"We know this possibility of penalties could come up but the whole team believes we will be able to decide the game in 90 minutes," said the centre-back.

"It isn't important how good our performance is - whether we win during the 90 minutes or in a penalty shootout, the main thing is that we win.

"It is not the first time our players have played in an important match like this - most of us play in leagues where they are used to handling pressure.

"So I am sure we will make it."

Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner will stand down from his post after the tournament so this could possibly be his last game in charge.

The 68-year-old, who has been at the helm for seven years, denied he was feeling any special emotions heading into the winner-takes-all clash at the Stade de Geneve.

But he feels his players will have to improve on their performances in the fortunate 1-0 win over Switzerland and the 3-1 defeat to Portugal if they are to advance to the knockout stages.

"The match is all about us," he said.

"I think there are areas we need to improve, but I believe the third match is going to be better for us, in attack and in defence.

"Penalties are obviously a matter of last resort, but we have the players in the squad who can step up when it counts."

Bruckner revealed there would be "no significant changes" to his starting line-up, although giant striker Jan Koller could return up front and partner Milan Baros in a 4-4-2 formation.

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