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Soccer-Iceland, Czechs in Reykjavik battle for top spot

By Philip O'Connor

June 11 (Reuters) - Iceland could go top of Group A if they beat the Czech Republic in their Group A Euro 2016 qualification clash in Reykjavik on Friday, but there is still some way to go if they are to make the finals of a major tournament for the first time.

With all six teams having played five games, Iceland are currently in second on 12 points, one behind the Czechs, with Netherlands and Turkey struggling on seven and five points respectively.

Iceland have beaten both Netherlands and Turkey at home in these qualifiers, but still have to visit their two under-performing group rivals.