Italy came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Turin and qualify for the World Cup finals.
Gevorg Ghazaryan struck in injury time to earn Armenia a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup qualifier.
Mario Balotelli's dismissal was the talking point as Italy ground out a goalless draw with the Czech Republic in Prague.
Matej Vydra kept the Czech Republic in the hunt for qualification from Group B with a well-taken brace to down Armenia in Yerevan.
Three second-half goals saw Denmark beat Czech Republic and leapfrog them in World Cup qualifying Group B.
Nikolay Mihaylov is in confident mood ahead of Bulgaria's clash against Malta, as the Czech Republic host Denmark.
Portugal suffered a surprise home defeat by Ecuador as Russia, Belgium and the Czech Republic all picked up wins.
Petr Cech could be facing a fresh spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken finger against Newcastle on Saturday.
Gabon caused upset as they held Portugal to a draw, while Didier Drogba scored as Ivory Coast triumphed in Austria.
Czech Republic and Bulgaria cancelled each other out as they played out a drab goalless draw in their 2014 World Cup qualification Group B clash.
The Czech Republic overcame dogged resistance by Malta to secure the first win of their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign in Group B.
Czech Republic general manager Vladimir Smicer has denied that Tomas Rosicky is retiring from international football.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is set to have an operation at the end of the season to sort out a minor elbow problem.
Denmark and Czech Republic both left Copenhagen with a point after a drab opening World Cup qualifying game at Parken.
Holland were stunned by Belgium, Argentina beat Germany and Russia drew in Fabio Capello's first match as manager.
Arsene Wenger's preparations for the season suffered a blow after Tomas Rosicky's agent confirmed the midfielder will be out for two months.
Milan Baros has announced his retirement from international football with the Czech Republic, and Tomas Rosicky admits he may be next.
Werder Bremen have won the race to sign Theodor Gebre Selassie after agreeing a four-year contract with the Czech Republic international.