Schick’s goal: nothing like it has been seen since 1980!

Patrik Schick is already Eurocup history. The data says it and the competition itself says it, which cataloged the much as something that will always be remembered. But Opta reveals that the beauty of the strike from near midfield by the Czech Republic striker is not the only thing left for the record books.

Opta reports that the shot has occurred from 49.7 yards, which is equivalent to just over 45 meters. No player scored in the Eurocup from that distance since it was done in 1980. He even classifies what happened as “ridiculous”, always in a good sense of the word.

If official sources surrendered to the superlative goal, it goes without saying that journalists and the media did too. Of course, Schick was named player of the match. One of those responsible for delivering that award, Packie Bonner defined his match: “He got people into the game and ran when necessary. Overall, a great performance.“.

The Scottish Journalist Alex O’Henley he congratulated him despite the defeat of his national team: “Schick’s magic allowed the Czechs to win with ease.” Ondej Zlamal, who covers the European Championship as a Czech journalist, celebrated the success: “It was a wonderful goal, that will be talked about for years. Like Poborsky’s goal against Portugal in 1996. “

“Let’s respect Master Schick”

Michal kvanisca, journalist for the main Czech sports outlet Isport, wrote an opinion column for the aforementioned medium, in which Schick’s feat was upgraded: “He is a soccer artist, of which few remain. It is from the players that entertains the fans. Let’s respect Master Schick. His goal was a world-class technical design. “

The protagonist spoke after the game: “I waited for the right moment”

His goal: “I saw the goalkeeper outside the goal several times. I realized it already in the first half and I waited for the right moment to arrive. I saw where the goal was, I received the ball and shot at goal.”

High value win: “It is difficult to play against us. We have many players who work very hard. Scotland were a tough opponent, but we were prepared for their way of playing and their tactics.”


Shilhavy: “I haven’t seen a goal like this in a long time”

Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Shilhavy praised his team’s second goal, scored, like the first, by Patrik Schick, who scored from midfield and declared a key victory for his team. “I’m glad he scored such a goal. We know that Patrik Schick is a unique player. I haven’t seen a goal like this in a long time. But he tries it out in training and also tried it recently in another game. Is a great player. He will surely score more goals. He was able to get a hat-trick in this match, “said Shilhavy, who recognized the importance of the victory against Scotland.

“I am relieved for the next game. It will be important, of course. But if we had not won this one it was difficult in the following. Not all is done but we are close to qualifying,” ventured the Czech Republic coach. “The feelings after winning 2-0 are wonderful. We expected the push from Scotland as it happened from the beginning. But we resisted and got ahead. Scotland created us in trouble with long balls but we knew how to deal with the situation, “explained the coach, who praised his goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik.

“He’s a great goalkeeper. Also, in the second half, Schick’s genius put us two goals ahead. We had more chances and the rival too. But we solved the difficulties“Shilhavy analyzed.” We knew it was a crucial game even if it was the first. Our goal is to pass the group stage and the three points may be enough. I think we need one more point if we want to qualify, “warned the Czech coach.”The game was tough. We prepared well mentally because we knew that Scotland is an aggressive team. So it was but we resisted at first and then we surpassed them. They pushed hard until the end and their changes increased our problems. But led by Vaclik we held out without fitting in “, he pointed out.EFE