Stuart Armstrong went close for Scotland, who pushed hard late on to get back in the game, but in truth the Czech Republic never really looked like conceding. □ Patrik Schick, that is ridiculous! #SCO 0-2 #CZE #EURO2020 Schick then scored an audacious effort from long-range, as the ball rolled to him on the halfway line and he lobbed home an incredible shot from distance to stun Hampden Park. Just before half time Schick gave the Czech Republic the lead, as a fine cross from Vladimir Coufal after a set piece was half-cleared found the Bayer Leverkusen forward and he nodded home the opener.Īfter the break Scotland went so close to an equalizer, as Jack Hendry hit the bar. Robertson was then denied by Tomas Vaclik after being set clean through, as the Scotland captain tried to catch the Czech goalkeeper out at the near post. Scotland then had a good chance as Stuart Armstrong and Andy Robertson combined to set up Lyndon Dykes, but his flick at the near post went wide. Schick had the first big chance of the game as his low shot was saved by David Marshall, as Scotland complained about a possible foul in the build up. Scotland started well as John McGinn and Scott McTominay dominated midfield, in a great battle with Tomas Soucek. Man of the Match: Patrik Schick – Who else? Two goals, including that amazing goal, and he showed his quality. That is very dangerous against an England side that loves to counter. That sets it up perfectly as a spectacle and although Scotland won’t go all-out from the start at Wembley, they will have to go for the win in the second half. All eyes on England for Tartan Army: Scotland would have wanted to go into the game against their old foes with at least a point on the board, but now it’s pretty much win or bust for the Scots. They didn’t take their chances and they were punished.ģ. After waiting 21 years to get back into a major tournament, this was a harsh lesson for Scotland to learn. Understandably they looked a little nervous and didn’t really seize the moment. Scotland snatch at chances: Andy Robertson had a great chance in the first half when it was 0-0 but he snatched at the effort a little, and that summed up Scotland’s day. Between the boxes there wasn’t much in this, but Schick made the difference.Ģ. The Leverkusen forward sent home a great header in the first half to set the Czech Republic on their way, then scored a goal that will be the best of this tournament, and probably most other tournaments. Schick makes the difference: This was a tight game, which Scotland played a big part in, but Schick made the difference. The only representative for Spain in the top 10 was Álvaro Morata, for his fabulous goal against Italy in the semis, which came in seventh among the best goals scored at Euro 2020.Christian Eriksen visits Inter Milan training - latest recovery updateģ things we learned, Scotland – Czech Republicġ. Completing the podium was Paul Pogba's effort against Switzerland in the Last 16 and Luka Modric's goal against Scotland during the group stage. With Schick's strike voted the best, there were nine other great goals from the tournament that made the Top 10. Morata's strike against Italy in the Top 10 Both Schick and the Czech side left a lasting impression during their journey at Euro 2020. They came desperately close to making the semi-finals for the first time since 2004, but lost 1-2 to Denmark. But prior to that, they emerged from Group D as one of best, third-placed teams and beat one of the favourites, the Netherlands 2-0 in the Last 16. The Czech Republic advanced to the quarter finals where they were eliminated by Denmark. Apart from scoring the best goal, he scored a further four goals, making him the joint-top scorer of the tournament, level on five goals with Cristiano Ronaldo. Schick certainly left his mark at Euro 2020. Schick was almost 50 metres from goal when he beat David Marshall with a wonderful lob - his effort gained almost 800,000 votes on the official UEFA we page from users electing the top goal of the tournament. The best goal of Euro 2020 was scored by Patrik Schick for the Czech Republic in their opening group game against Scotland. The Czech Republic forward's extraordinary, long-range strike against Scotland was the cream of the crop.
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