CZECH REPUBLIC striker Patrik Schick scored an ASTONISHING goal from the halfway line against Scotland at Euro 2020.
The 25-year-old Bayern Leverkusen striker struck from 50 YARDS to catch Scotland keeper David Marshall off his line.
As Czech Republic broke Schick saw Marshall out of position and went for the audacious effort.
And he produced one of the greatest finishes in Euros history as he perfectly whipped the ball up and over Marshall from 50 yards out.
The poor goalkeeper was left in a heap in his own net afterwards.
The goal was the furthest out anyone has scored from at the European Championships since 1980.
The wonder goal sealed a 2-0 victory as Scotland’s return to a major tournament for the first time since 1998 ended in disaster.
Social media exploded immediately after the goal hit the back of the net, with football fans stunned by the strike from Schick.
Former England striker Gary Lineker gave his humorous reaction to the goal, adding: “That goal was Schick.”
And Piers Morgan also got in on the act by posting: “HOLY SCHICK!!! The Czechs just deflowered Scotland with a 51-yard wonder-goal. Incredible.”
Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil said: “Ohhhhhhhhhh Schick. I guess we have already the goal of the tournament.”
One said: “Got to be a contender for best goal so far of the #Euros2021!”
And another added: “It is the best. Don’t let that commentary subdue you. One of the greatest goals ever scored in international tournament football.”
While a third said: “That should carry an x rating. Absolutely obscene goal.”
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The Czech forward added to his first half header which gave his team the lead at the break.
Scotland had several chances to claw themselves back into the game in the second half but they failed to convert as their wastefulness in front of goal proved costly.
Speaking about his incredible goal after the match, Schick said: “I checked already in the first half and I thought if the chance comes along, I know he stays very high [up the pitch].
“So when the ball came I just had a quick check where he was standing and I saw he was high so I tried it. It was a nice goal.”
It was a thoroughly disappointing start to the Euros for Scotland who are playing in their first major tournament in 23 years since they qualified for the 1998 World Cup.
The defeat against the Czech Republic comes just four days before they travel to Wembley Stadium to take on England in a game they now desperately need to get something from.
If they are beaten by England, the Scots will be hoping a win in their final group game against Croatia is enough to see them advance through to the last 16.
Scotland have never been past the group stage of a major football tournament.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
