![]() ![]() Scotland were not dead and buried at this stage but after Czech keeper Tomas Vaclik saved twice from Dykes, their hopes of getting back into the match seemed to have evaporated. There appeared to be little danger when the forward latched onto the ball just inside the Scotland half, but his instant finish curled past Marshall, who was scampering to get back into his goal, and dipped just beneath the bar. Yet Schick's astonishing finish in the 52nd minute crushed hopes of a Scottish revival. The second half began with a flurry of activity and the Czechs could have extended their lead with first Schick and then Vladimir Darida drawing fine saves from Marshall, with Scotland almost levelling at the other end when Jack Hendry hit the bar. Scotland cleared the initial ball into the box but Vladimir Coufal curled a cross back into the danger area and Schick rose brilliantly to beat his marker and angle a header into the far corner away from Marshall's despairing dive. Patrik Schick scored an incredible goal from close to the halfway line as the Czech Republic dealt Scotland a 2-0 defeat in their Euro 2020 opener. The Czechs, who scored more than half of their goals in qualifying from set pieces, earned a string of corners just before the break and finally took advantage in the 42nd minute. Schick had a snap shot palmed away by Marshall after 15 minutes but he made his mark decisively just before halftime. Yet the Czechs weathered the early pressure and grew into the game, taking the sting out of Scotland's attacks before moving further up the pitch. ![]() Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrik Schick currently lead the pack as Euro 2020 top scorers with five goals to their name, the Portugal captain breaking. ![]() Czech Republic's Michael Krmencik celebrates with teammates after the match. Up to date as of games played on July 11. Patrik Schick goal from midfield is the LONGEST goal ever recorded in European Championship history officially measured at 54 yards (50 metres). ![]()
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