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Czech Republic's Schick scores two, including long-range stunner, to sink Scotland

June 14, 2021 Czech Republic's Patrik Schick celebrates scoring their first goal Pool via REUTERS

The Czech Republic's Patrik Schick scored one of the most remarkable goals in European Championship history as his side beat Scotland 2-0 on Monday to get their Euro 2020 campaign off to a superb start and deflate home hopes in Glasgow.

Schick, who had also netted an excellent header in the first half, doubled his tally after the break with a curling, looping effort from just inside the Scotland half, having spotted home keeper David Marshall far off his line.

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