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Patrik Schick's stunning Euros goal spoils Scotland's return to the spotlight as Czechs run out winners

GLASGOW, Scotland -- For at least the next 24 hours, every child in a playground in Scotland will pretend they're Patrik Schick. Monday's Group D clash at Euro 2020 was meant to be a chance for Scotland to dazzle after a 23-year absence from major tournaments. But it'll be remembered for Schick's ridiculously audacious, perfectly weighted goal from the halfway line in a 2-0 win for the Czech Republic.

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Schick's wonder goal was from 54 yards, making it the longest goal at a Euros or World Cup since 1980, and edging out David Villa's strike from 46.