Tomáš Chorý scored in each half to help the Czech team beat Albania 2-0 in the Nations League on Friday. The home team dominated after taking the lead inside three minutes.

Slavia Prague striker Chory put the Czechs ahead when he got on the end of a pass from Václav Cerný and beat the Albanian keeper with a neat finish.

The Czechs kept up the pressure while limiting chances for Albania. Chory doubled the lead in the 63rd minute when he found himself alone in the penalty area and headed home a cross from West Ham United defender Vladimír Coufal.

The win puts the Czechs on par with Georgia at the top of Group B1, with Ukraine and Albania both on three points. The Czechs are up against Ukraine on Monday, while Georgia will be hosting Albania.

National-team captain and midfield star Souček led the way for the Czechs, while right-back Coufal provided an assist as the Czechs made it back-to-back Nations League victories at the home of Sparta Prague.

Tomáš Štěpánek, the big centre-forward for Slavia Prague, scored both goals. The first was a great right-foot finish, and the second was an unstoppable header from Coufal's perfect cross. This was Coufal's 12th assist in 48 games for his country.

Souček, meanwhile, won his 75th senior cap as Ivan Hašek's side drew level with group leaders Georgia on six points, who were beaten 1-0 by Ukraine on Friday evening.

Both Hammers will be hoping to start again when the Czechs travel to Wrocław Stadium in Poland to take on Ukraine on Monday 14 October at 8.45pm local time (7.45pm BST).