Scotland vs Czech Republic, Euro 2020 Highlights: Schick stars as Scotland go down 0-2 against Czech Republic

UEFA Euro 2020 Scotland vs Czech Republic Highlights: Patrik Schick has scored a brace to give Czech Republic a two-goal lead. After 23 years, Scotland return to play their first international tournament. Follow Highlights of Scotland vs Czech Republic.

UEFA Euro 2020 Scotland vs Czech Republic Highlights (Pool via REUTERS)

Scotland vs Czech Republic, Euro 2020 Highlights: Patrik Schick stars as Scotland go down 0-2 against Czech Republic. Schick hammered a sensational goal from a distance to double Czech Republic's lead in the 52nd minute. He also put the Czechs in front in the 42nd minute in the first half with a header. The 2-0 lead was enough for Czech to pick up an easy win....Read More

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• 14 Jun 2021, 08:20:55 PM IST

  FT: Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  Czech Republic beat Scotland 2-0 in the Euro 2020 match with Patrik Schick being the star of the show.

• 14 Jun 2021, 08:17:48 PM IST

  89' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! Hlozek almost heads a third one for Czech Repubic. AlMOST!

• 14 Jun 2021, 08:12:34 PM IST

  84' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! James Forrest keeps on dribbling past the Czech defenders and almost slotted his left-footed shot in, but well-defended by Czech Republic.

• 14 Jun 2021, 08:07:23 PM IST

  79' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  49.7 - Patrik Schick's second goal (49.7 yards) is the furthest distance from which a goal has been scored on record at the European Championships (since 1980). Ridiculous.

  
  

  Source: OPTA JOE

• 14 Jun 2021, 08:03:09 PM IST

  73' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  THAT HURTS! Dykes catches Kalas with a flailing arm and the Czech defender has been taken off, as he is bleeding off from his forehead. Still unclear whether he will continue or not.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:58:41 PM IST

  70' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  Scotland are trying their hardest to get a goal back but to no avail till now. There is still 20 minutes left on the clock.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:54:16 PM IST

  66' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! Lyndon Dykes gets the best chance for Scotland and it is just saved by an outstretched leg of Czech goalkeeper. What a chance!

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:48:14 PM IST

  60' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  Andy Robertson, Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes are building pressure on Czech defence to get a goal back but not succeeding as of now.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:40:27 PM IST

  52' Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic

  GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL! Patrik Schick has hammered an unbelievable goal to make it 2-0 for Czech Republic!!

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:36:28 PM IST

  48' Scotland 0-1 Czech Republic

  SIDEBAR! Hendry's right-footed shot from outside the box hit the goalpost. Lucky Czech Republic.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:35:19 PM IST

  47' Scotland 0-1 Czech Republic

  SAVES! Patrik Schick gets two shots on target and Marshal outs on amazing saves. Scotland under pressure early on in 2nd half.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:32:28 PM IST

  2nd set: Scotland 0-1 Czech Republic

  The second half begins. Scotland have a lot of work to do in front of them to equalise Schick's goal.

  
  

  Ryan Christie OUT, Che Adams IN

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:26:52 PM IST

  Scotland 0-1 Czech Republic: STATS

  

  Scotland vs Czech Republic - STATS (Screenshot)

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• 14 Jun 2021, 07:15:58 PM IST

  HT: Scotland 0-1 Czech Republic

  This is the end of first half. Czech Republic take the lead 1-0 at half time, courtesy of a header from Patrik Schick.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:12:58 PM IST

  42' Scotland 0-1 Czech Republic

  GOALL! HEADER! Schick has headed into the goal and Czech Republic take the lead.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:11:55 PM IST

  40' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  CORNER TO CZECH REPUBLIC! Darida's corner swayed away from the target and missed everyone, but they get another.

  
  

  Jankto takes the one from left --- and it goes even wider and missed everyone again.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:09:01 PM IST

  38' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  Patrik Schick almost starts a counter-attack, but dealt well by Scott McTominay.

• 14 Jun 2021, 07:04:09 PM IST

  33' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! Andy Robertson almost hammered a left-footed shot inside the box, but it just went over. Corner -- almost hammered by John McGinn. What a match!

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:56:30 PM IST

  25' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! A long cross from Lee Cooper towards Lyndon Dykes and the latter almost picked it up with his left foot. If he had, it would be a sure shot goal.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:53:17 PM IST

  22' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  There have been moments of brilliance from both teams but so far, no goals yet.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:49:50 PM IST

  18' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! Dykes gets a fantastic cross from Robertson, and he gets his right foot across to hit it towards the goal, just off the target. The crowd goes wild!

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:47:18 PM IST

  16' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! Schick takes a left-footed shot on target, and it has been SAVED by Marshall. What a golden chance that was.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:45:46 PM IST

  14' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  Scot goalkeeper goes on a walkabout. Poor decision from Marshall, luckily no moment of danger.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:40:58 PM IST

  9' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  FOUL! Boril caught by O'Donnell on the left foot. He went down, that's a foul, but no cards yet.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:37:52 PM IST

  5' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  CHANCE! Scotland player McGinn gets the first shot after a poor clearance from Kalas' but it was kept out by Czech goalkeeper.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:34:12 PM IST

  3' Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  Scotland are off to a cagey start. The crowd is going wild at this moment. But Scots are keeping possession right now.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:25:43 PM IST

  KICKOFF: Scotland 0-0 Czech Republic

  KICKOFF! The stage is set for an epic counter and Scotland fans are going wild already. 23 years, they have waited for this.

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:24:19 PM IST

  Time for National Anthems

  Euro 2020, Scotland vs Czech Republic. The stage is set for National Anthems. Players are on the ground. ARE YOU READY!!??

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:23:40 PM IST

  Scots return after 23 years

  Scotland are returning to the fore after a span of 23 years. Can they go on to start their campaign with a win?

• 14 Jun 2021, 06:11:39 PM IST

  'Captaining Scotland means everything'

  Andy Robertson speaks on captaining Scotland in Euro 2020: "There are not many captains who have done it, obviously, we have not been to many tournaments. Being captain of my country means everything to me," he told Sky Sports News.

  
  

  "It makes it even more special that I captain this group because, to a man, I have got a lot of time for them off the park, they are a fantastic group of lads.

  "No egos, no nothing, just an honest, good working group. To be leading them out means everything."

• 14 Jun 2021, 05:57:34 PM IST

  Scotland vs Czech Republic: Stats

  • Scotland have won each of their last three matches against the Czech Republic, their longest current winning run against any of the other 23 nations qualified for Euro 2020.

  
  

  • This is the first meeting between both sides at a major tournament (World Cup or European Championship).

  
  

  • Czech Republic are winless in their last four games against Scotland in all competitions (D1 L3), failing to score in two of the last three.

  
  

  (Source: Sky Sports)

• 14 Jun 2021, 05:55:42 PM IST

  Scotland manager Steve Clarke speaks

  "I think when you qualify for the first time in 23 years, you probably feel a little bit less pressure," said Clarke.

  "We have done well to be in the tournament. We are looking forward to it.

  "We are going to go and give our best and give our all in every single game. And we are going to try and make the next step to the knockout stages, which would be a first for the men's national team.

  "We have to be excited to be involved in the tournament, but we have to keep emotional control so when we get to the match we play to our full potential."

  
  

  (Source: Sky Sports)

• 14 Jun 2021, 05:47:57 PM IST

  Czech Republic XI

  Czech Republic: Vaclik, Coufal, Celustka, Kalas, Boril, Kral, Soucek, Masopust, Darida, Jankto, Schick

  
  

  Subs: Mandous, Kaderabek, Brabec, Barak, Holes, Krmencik, Sevcik, Zima, Hlozek, Vydra, Mateju, Pekhart.

• 14 Jun 2021, 05:25:55 PM IST

  Scotland starting XI

  Scotland starting XI: Marshall, O'Donnell, Hanley, Cooper, Hendry, Robertson, McGinn, McTominay, Armstrong, Christie, Dykes.

  
  

  Subs: Gordon, McLaughlin, McGregor, Adams, Taylor, Turnbull, Nisbet, Fraser, Patterson, Gilmour, Forrest, McKenna.

• 14 Jun 2021, 04:46:22 PM IST

  Euro 2020, Scotland vs Czech Republic - LIVE!

  Hello and welcome to our live blog on Euro 2020, Scotland vs Czech Republic football match. This is a chance for the Scots to make a mark on the international football scene again, returning to the international football tournament after 23 years. Can they go past the Czech Republic?