Watch: Schick scores outrageous goal from halfway line in Czech victory
Forget about goal of the tournament - Patrik Schick may have scored the best goal in European Championship history during Monday's 2-0 win over Scotland.
After opening the scoring for the Czech Republic with an exquisite header, Schick ended Scotland's hopes of making a comeback with an absolutely ludicrous goal from 50 yards out.
With David Marshall well off his line, the Bayer Leverkusen forward unleashed a curling strike from the halfway line in the 52nd minute that sailed over the helpless Scotland keeper, giving the Czechs a commanding 2-0 lead at Hampden Park.
The goal was the longest scored at the Euros or a World Cup since 1980.
The Narod'ak spent the rest of the contest expertly denying the Tartan Army's advances, ending the match with a clean sheet and three important points against a team that beat them twice in 2020.
The Czech Republic will attempt to collect another three points against Group D opponents Croatia on Friday, while Scotland looks to rebound from the defeat with a visit to Wembley Stadium to take on England on the same day.
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OUT OF THIS WORLD FROM PATRIK SCHICK 🤯 pic.twitter.com/1GDdrwwvmB
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 14, 2021
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🚨 WONDERFUL STRIKE FROM PATRIK SCHICK! 🚨
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 14, 2021
Schick scores from nearly half for his 2nd goal of the match! Incredible moment on one of the sport's largest stages! #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/xVT5uTtcWD
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