Petr Cech marks ice hockey debut with man of the match performance

Premier League legend Petr Cech made a winning start to his ice hockey career after helping his side Guildford Phoenix to a shoot-out victory against the Swindon Wild cats 2 in his maiden appearance on Sunday. Petr Cech saved two penalties to take his side to victory.and was also named Man-of-the-match as his new team-mates mobbed him in jubilant scenes at the Guildford Spectrum. His debut game was watched by more than 900 people at the Guildford Spectrum. Also Read: Euro 2020 Qualifiers: France Vs Turkey Team News And Preview Two penalty saves ✅ Shoot-out win ✅ Man of the match ✅ Petr Cech had an ice hockey debut to remember. pic.twitter.com/r8NL0en8kE — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) October 13, 2019 Also Read: Poland, Germany Qualify For The Main Draw In UEFA Euro 2020 Tournament Petr Cech football career The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper had retired from football in the summer and took the role of Chelsea's technical and performance adviser. He had a stellar career at club level having won four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, a Champions League title and the Europa League during his playing career. Also Read: Dream11 FRA Vs TUR: Euro 2020 Qualifiers Predictions And Team News Petr Cech Ice hockey announcement Petr Cech surprised the sporting world after announcing he had joined an Ice hockey team, having played the sport growing up in Czech Republic. The former shot-stopper confirmed last week he had signed for Guildford Phoenix, who play in British Ice hockey's fourth tier. **PETR CECH SIGNS WITH THE PHOENIX** The ex professional footballer will begin his ice hockey career this Sunday when he makes his debut for the Phoenix! Full story here: https://t.co/DdpOdLz6yb pic.twitter.com/kyQuERVBHa — Guildford Phoenix (@gford_phoenix) October 9, 2019 Also Read: Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Italy Beat Greece 2-0 To Secure Euro 2020 Spot Cech, who wore a custom-made helmet which carried the colours of his former football clubs Arsenal and Chelsea, admitted he had wanted to become an Ice hockey player as a child, but his family were unable to afford the cost of the gear. pic.twitter.com/Ff4PYzksSv — Petr Cech (@PetrCech) October 9, 2019 Earlier, the head coach of Guildford Phoenix Andy Hemmings told the club’s website that the signing of Petr Cech is massive for the side and he couldn't wait to see him make his debut.

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Petr Cech marks ice hockey debut with man of the match performance

Cech's Ice hockey debut was watched by more than 900 people as he saved two penalties to take his side to victory.and was also named Man-of-the match.

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