'Out of this world': Football stunned by 'ridiculous' Euro 2020 moment
The Euros has been rocked after a wild keeper brain fade led to a moment of brilliance from Czech Republic's Patrik Schick.
Czech Republic were leading 1-0 after 51 minutes when a deflected shot landed at the feet of Schick inside his own half.
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Schick then moved the ball just past halfway when he spotted the keeper, David Marshall, bizarrely off his line.
The Czech star then launched an audacious curling strike, which lobbed the keeper and ended up in the back of the net.
UEFA said it was the longest distance for a goal in the tournament at 49.7 meters.
The previous record of 38.6 meters came from Germany midfielder Torsten Frings at Euro 2004.
Schick and the other Czech players ran toward the corner of Hampden Park where a few dozen Czech fans erupted in celebration.
Schick's remarkable goal and audacious effort rightfully sent the football world into meltdown on social media.
OMG 👏 Outstanding vision and ability from #Schick https://t.co/CrPQALBiUA
— Michael Bridges (@MickyBridges8) June 14, 2021
It's a world class strike from Schick but what on EARTH was Marshall doing that high up the pitch?
Thinks he's Manuel Neuer 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/K6m7W4ANCS— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) June 14, 2021
Look at how much bend Patrik Schick put on that goal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/qs047SbzEn
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 14, 2021
Still thinking about how much curl Patrik Schick put on that lob from halfway 🤯 pic.twitter.com/1rDPxYeyET
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 14, 2021
Patrik Schick’s PHENOMENAL long-range goal against Scotland — we’re going to be seeing this a LOT! 🇨🇿💪
pic.twitter.com/viKaoP7DrD— Ian Willoughby (@Ian_Willoughby) June 14, 2021
Patrik Schick take a bow. Goal of the tournament. Don’t care what comes after.
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) June 14, 2021
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.#Euro2020 #CZE #SCOCZE pic.twitter.com/imssf0WAxj
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 14, 2021
Czech Republic take Group D lead
Schick had earlier given the Czechs the lead in the 42nd minute with a powerful header after muscling himself between two Scotland defenders.
It was an excellent finish that came from an equally outstanding cross from right back Vladimir Coufal.
The Czech Republic took the lead in Group D with three points and spoiled the party for Scotland, which was returning to a major men's soccer tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup.
with AAP
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