Reality Czech

Wonder goal brings Scots back down to Earth with a bump

- Mark McGivern

SCOTLAND 0

CZECH REP 2

Scotland fans were in despair yesterday as the national team lost to the Czech Republic.

Hopes were dashed as a 50-yard wonder goal from Patrik Schick sealed the win at Hampden. But Scotland boss Steve Clarke believes the team can bounce back against England on Friday.

Schick as a parrot

Tartan Army down but not out as 23-year wait for top tournament ends in defeat

THE Tartan Army in Scotland’s Fan Zone were down but not out after the national team lost their first Euros match to a Patrik Schickinspired Czech Republic.

About 3000 gathered at Glasgow Green to watch on huge screens – strictly socially distanced due to Covid rules – but in classic Scotland fashion, the game ended in heartbreak.

Despite having a host of chances, the Scots were unable to put the ball in the net and went down 2-0 to the Czechs, whose star man Schick scored both the goals.

But disappointment at the result didn’t stop the fans who’d travelled to the country’s biggest city enjoying the action.