

Vaclik was then at his best to deny Scotland a route back into the game, sticking a leg out to deny Dykes’ effort inside the area, and Czech Republic negotiated the final moments to open with three important points. At a distance of 54 yards, the Leverkusen striker’s effort stunned Hampden Park and ensured a place in history as the longest-range strike at a men’s European Championship or World Cup. Running on to the ball just near the half-way line, Schick sent a stunning, looping strike goalwards and it beat a shocked Marshall to make the game safe. Vaclik then had to be alert and claw Tomas Kalas’ effort to safety when it looked certain he’d score an own goal.īut Schick’s remarkable second on 53 minutes settled the game in some style. Scotland vs Czech Republic Highlights: 2nd HalfĬlarke brought on Che Adams for Ryan Christie for the second half and Scotland started brightly, with Jack Hendry seeing his effort cannon agonisingly off the bar. But following a sustained spell of pressure, Scotland could not keep the Czechs at bay as Schick nodded in.

The Czech Republic striker fielded a ricochet and launched a bending ball from just beyond midfield into the goal as shocked Scotland goaltender David Marshall sprawled into the netting. The setback was a cruel blow to Clarke’s men just before the break but not unexpected, with Czech Republic scoring over half their goals in Euro 2020 qualifying from set plays. Jun 14, 2021, 01:18 PM EDT Patrik Schick made a long shot look stunningly easy in soccer’s European Championship on Monday.

Scotland were the better side but they fell behind just before half time when they failed to clear a succession of corners, and Vladimir Coufal’s cross was met superbly by Schick, who nodded past Marshall to put his side in front. The attacks kept coming, with Robertson - comfortably his side’s best player in the first half - fizzing a powerful effort towards goal, but it was well tipped over by Tomas Vaclik in the Czech goal. The attempt sparked a Scotland response, with Robertson’s cross from the left diverted wide by Lyndon Dykes, who was unable to add to his two goals in 11 appearances for his country. Scotland vs Czech Republic Highlights: 1st Half And Clarke’s men began brightly, with Liverpool’s Andy Robertson looking lively down the left and John McGinn having an effort blocked inside the area, but it was Czech Republic who had the match’s first big chance as Schick brought a good save out of David Marshall down to his right. Scotland vs Czech Republic Highlights: Scotland suffered a major blow ahead of the match, with Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney missing out through injury, while Czech head coach Jaroslav Silhavy named an unchanged XI from the side that beat Albania 3-1 in their final pre-tournament friendly.Ī vociferous crowd of 12,000 urged Steve Clarke’s Scotland on as they returned to top level international football for the first time since their appearance at the 1998 World Cup - an absence of five European Championships and five World Cups. It meant a disappointing return to tournament football for Scotland, who must now regroup for their showdown with England in Group D on Friday. The goalless draw ensured Slovakia tops Group E.Bayer Leverkusen striker Schick’s header on 42 minutes put the Czechs in front at Hampden Park, before he scored an outrageous second from all of 50 yards out. His first-half shot was deflected on to the post and the Real Sociedad striker also created a chance for Marcus Berg, who should have scored. Watch all the angles of Patrik Schicks incredible half-way goal that helped the Czech Republic to a 2-0 win over Scotland at Hampden. Spain dominated the game, but was unable to convert a number of chances, notably Alvaro Morata in the first half, while Gerard Moreno went close with a header late on.Īlexander Isak provided Sweden’s most potent threat. Later on Monday, Sweden surprisingly held Spain – winners of Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 – in a 0-0 draw in Seville.

With the one man advantage, Slovakia finished the game off through a wonderful finish by Milan Skriniar. Poland did equalize shortly after half-time after Karol Linetty’s shot squirmed into the bottom corner but a comeback was cut short after Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak was sent off after picking up a second yellow card. The 31-year-old now has the unwanted record of becoming the first goalkeeper to score an own goal in European Championships history. Slovakia took the early lead after a shot cannoned off the post and hit Szczesny in the back before rolling into the net. Euro 2020: 24 teams playing across 51 matches in 11 host cities.Christian Eriksen sends message to Danish teammates from hospital after collapsing.Stunning long range goal lights up Euro 2020.How a nation of just 11 million people became world’s top-ranked football team.
