Schick shoots the Czech Republic with a dream goal from 50 meters to victory
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Czech Patrik Schick decides the game against Scotland with a brace. His second goal is a dream goal
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The Czech Republic wins its European Championship opening game against Scotland without any problems. Man of the day is Patrik Schick. The Bayer Leverkusen striker scores two goals, one of which has the potential to be the best goal of the tournament.
Patrik Schick picked up the ball at the center line and raised his head briefly. The Czech striker went another meter and pulled his left inside from 50 meters. His shot took a perfect trajectory and sailed towards the Scots gate. Their goalkeeper David Marshall stood very far in front of his box and sprinted back. It didn’t help, the ball hit the Czechs 2-0 in the 52nd minute. It is the best goal of the European Championship so far. Schicks goal ensured the Czech Republic a perfect start, the team won the game 2-0.
The Bayer Leverkusen striker had put his team in the lead in the first half. Schick already headed the 1-0 in the 42nd minute after a cross from Vladimir Coufal.
Scotland’s goalkeeper David Marshall chases after the shot from 50 meters in vain
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Despite the self-sacrificing struggle, the Scots’ hope of a successful start to their first European football championship since 1996 remained unfulfilled. Before the British duel against England on Friday, which Croatia had defeated 1-0, the chances of the first entry into a knockout round fell rapidly.
A lot of heart and passion was not enough for Scotland against the clever Czechs. The special moment of the first tournament participation after the 1998 World Cup was noticeable for the Bravehearts in every second of the game. “I hope we inspire the nation and make people happy,” said Captain Andy Robertson. At least at the beginning that didn’t work out, which makes the prestigious duel against England at London’s Wembley Stadium all the more important.
Then the Scots have to show more class and, above all, final strength. Pushed by emotional singing and cheers from 9847 spectators, the Tartan Army presented itself passionately against the Czech Republic. It was usually dangerous when Liverpool star Robertson stepped into action on the left. His shot from the edge of the box as the greatest Scottish chance was thwarted by Tomas Vaclik brilliantly (32nd).
The Czech Republic celebrates Patrik Schick and the win against Scotland
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What Klopp protégé Robertson was to the Scots, Hertha’s Vladimir Darida was to the Czechs, who, unlike the British, have been a permanent guest at the European Championship for 25 years. Darida was a fixed point in the game of the guests, but like everyone else he was in the shadow of Schick.
The Leverkusen Schick presented themselves not only because of their hits. Before that, he narrowly failed with a direct decrease to Scotland’s goalkeeper David Marshall, who had made it possible to participate in the finals as a penalty hero in the playoffs (16.). When Schick placed a header after a perfect cross from Vladimir Coufal, Marshall was powerless.
After the fierce and balanced first half, the duel between Marshall and Schick continued after the break. The Leverkusen tested the Scottish goalkeeper again (46th). Almost in return, the hosts reported back when Jack Hendry hit the bar from 17 meters (48th). The legendary Hampden Roar, the typical murmur in the national stadium, rang out. And after Vaclik had just prevented an own goal by Tomas Kalas with a brilliant act, the crowd came back with goose bumps (49th). Until Schick struck again.
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