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Glorious Euro 2020 goal sends keeper scrambling face-first into the back of his own net

The 2021 European Championships – also known as Euro 2020 – aren't even four days old. But the "goal of the tournament" competition is over.

Patrik Schick of the Czech Republic – a +8000 longshot to win the tournament at BetMGM – ended the competition on Monday against Scotland. When a Scottish shot ricocheted out toward midfield, Schick, with his first touch, let fly from some 50 yards out:

Schick's quick thinking and precision caught out Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall, who scrambled back toward his own net, but soon realized his sprint was hopeless.