• SCOTLAND RATINGS: David Marshall 6 - A great save denied an opener when Patrik Schick found space inside the box but the 36-year-old couldn’t do anything about the opening goal. Positioning could have been better for the second one - although that’s easy to say when the ball is 50 yards from the goal. EPA
    SCOTLAND RATINGS: David Marshall 6 - A great save denied an opener when Patrik Schick found space inside the box but the 36-year-old couldn’t do anything about the opening goal. Positioning could have been better for the second one - although that’s easy to say when the ball is 50 yards from the goal. EPA
  • Jack Hendry 6 - The 26-year-old scored against the Netherlands and was inches away from equalising when his looping shot was denied only by the crossbar. The defender will regret his attempt at goal later on that saw the ball blocked into the path of Schick for the second goal. EPA
    Jack Hendry 6 - The 26-year-old scored against the Netherlands and was inches away from equalising when his looping shot was denied only by the crossbar. The defender will regret his attempt at goal later on that saw the ball blocked into the path of Schick for the second goal. EPA
  • Grant Hanley 7 - Stood out in the back three for Scotland as the Norwich centre-back dealt well with the majority of crosses asking questions of Steve Clarke’s defence. A strong performance. EPA
    Grant Hanley 7 - Stood out in the back three for Scotland as the Norwich centre-back dealt well with the majority of crosses asking questions of Steve Clarke’s defence. A strong performance. EPA
  • Liam Cooper 6 - Struggled in the air against Patrik Schick for the opener but it was a difficult task as the Czech Republic executed their opening goal with precision. Solid apart from that. PA
    Liam Cooper 6 - Struggled in the air against Patrik Schick for the opener but it was a difficult task as the Czech Republic executed their opening goal with precision. Solid apart from that. PA
  • Stephen O’Donnell 6 - Late to close down the cross for the opener but was unlucky with the quality of the cross from Coufal. AFP
    Stephen O’Donnell 6 - Late to close down the cross for the opener but was unlucky with the quality of the cross from Coufal. AFP
  • Stuart Armstrong 6 - The Scotland midfielder was determined to get his side back into the game with direct runs at the defence. End product could have been better. Getty
    Stuart Armstrong 6 - The Scotland midfielder was determined to get his side back into the game with direct runs at the defence. End product could have been better. Getty
  • John McGinn 6 - Not as influential as normal from the Aston Villa man. A tough midfield battle against Tomas Soucek made it difficult for McGinn to get on the ball in dangerous areas. EPA
    John McGinn 6 - Not as influential as normal from the Aston Villa man. A tough midfield battle against Tomas Soucek made it difficult for McGinn to get on the ball in dangerous areas. EPA
  • Scott McTominay 7 - Broke up play in midfield and was strong in the tackle to get Scotland moving the ball up the field. Solid. AP
    Scott McTominay 7 - Broke up play in midfield and was strong in the tackle to get Scotland moving the ball up the field. Solid. AP
  • Andrew Robertson 7 - The skipper’s delivery was as incisive as ever as the Liverpool left-back provided a regular threat down the left flank. Should have done better with his chance in the first half. PA
    Andrew Robertson 7 - The skipper’s delivery was as incisive as ever as the Liverpool left-back provided a regular threat down the left flank. Should have done better with his chance in the first half. PA
  • Ryan Christie 7 - Christie played with confidence, attacking defenders directly in front of the Hampden Park crowd. The 26-year-old picked out Andy Robertson excellently just after the half-hour mark but the captain couldn’t convert. Substituted at half-time - that couldn’t have been because of his performance. EPA
    Ryan Christie 7 - Christie played with confidence, attacking defenders directly in front of the Hampden Park crowd. The 26-year-old picked out Andy Robertson excellently just after the half-hour mark but the captain couldn’t convert. Substituted at half-time - that couldn’t have been because of his performance. EPA
  • Lyndon Dykes 6 - The striker will be disappointed with two efforts he should have done better with. You have to take your chances in big tournaments and Dykes’ effort in the second half gave the goalkeeper a chance to make the save. AFP
    Lyndon Dykes 6 - The striker will be disappointed with two efforts he should have done better with. You have to take your chances in big tournaments and Dykes’ effort in the second half gave the goalkeeper a chance to make the save. AFP
  • SUBS: Che Adams (Christie, 45) 6 - Dangerous movement caused problems for the defence right away as the Southampton forward got on the ball inside the box and drew defenders out of position. EPA
    SUBS: Che Adams (Christie, 45) 6 - Dangerous movement caused problems for the defence right away as the Southampton forward got on the ball inside the box and drew defenders out of position. EPA
  • Callum McGregor (Hendry, 67) 6 - Kept the play ticking but the Celtic midfielder didn’t make too much impact on the game. AP
    Callum McGregor (Hendry, 67) 6 - Kept the play ticking but the Celtic midfielder didn’t make too much impact on the game. AP
  • Ryan Fraser (Armstrong, 67) 6 - A positive move by Steve Clarke but Fraser was unable to make a difference. The winger has been short on gametime of late. Getty
    Ryan Fraser (Armstrong, 67) 6 - A positive move by Steve Clarke but Fraser was unable to make a difference. The winger has been short on gametime of late. Getty
  • James Forrest (O’Donnell, 79) N/A - Almost provided an instant impact when slaloming inside the box but couldn’t finish the chance. Kevin Nisbet (Dykes, 79) N/A - Linked well with Che Adams but was given a tough task with the Czech Republic crowding their defensive box. AFP
    James Forrest (O’Donnell, 79) N/A - Almost provided an instant impact when slaloming inside the box but couldn’t finish the chance. Kevin Nisbet (Dykes, 79) N/A - Linked well with Che Adams but was given a tough task with the Czech Republic crowding their defensive box. AFP
  • CZECH REPUBLIC RATINGS: Tomas Vaclik 7 - A good hand tipped over Scotland’s best chance of the first half before the goalkeeper denied Dykes from close range at a critical time in the game. EPA
    CZECH REPUBLIC RATINGS: Tomas Vaclik 7 - A good hand tipped over Scotland’s best chance of the first half before the goalkeeper denied Dykes from close range at a critical time in the game. EPA
  • Vladimir Coufal 7 - The West Ham defender picked up seven assists in the Premier League last season and he showed why after whipping the ball towards Patrik Schick for the opener. AP
    Vladimir Coufal 7 - The West Ham defender picked up seven assists in the Premier League last season and he showed why after whipping the ball towards Patrik Schick for the opener. AP
  • Ondrej Celustka 7 - A strong performance from the Slavia Prague defender saw him take charge of aerial situations, winning eight duels in the air on the day. PA
    Ondrej Celustka 7 - A strong performance from the Slavia Prague defender saw him take charge of aerial situations, winning eight duels in the air on the day. PA
  • Tomas Kalas 6 - Didn’t make any notable mistakes on defence and battled well after taking an arm to the head from Lyndon Dykes. EPA
    Tomas Kalas 6 - Didn’t make any notable mistakes on defence and battled well after taking an arm to the head from Lyndon Dykes. EPA
  • Jan Boril 6 - Not too much came down the 30-year-old’s flank as Scotland looked to utilise the quality of Andy Robertson on the opposite flank. Battles with James Forrest and Ryan Fraser meant the defender had to remain switched on until the 90th minute. PA
    Jan Boril 6 - Not too much came down the 30-year-old’s flank as Scotland looked to utilise the quality of Andy Robertson on the opposite flank. Battles with James Forrest and Ryan Fraser meant the defender had to remain switched on until the 90th minute. PA
  • Tomas Soucek 7 - A solid performance capped off with an assist from a blocked shot for Schick’s wonder goal. Kept McGinn quiet throughout the game. EPA
    Tomas Soucek 7 - A solid performance capped off with an assist from a blocked shot for Schick’s wonder goal. Kept McGinn quiet throughout the game. EPA
  • Alex Kral 6 - Could have taken better care of the ball at times with numerous passes failing to find the target. Replaced in the second half. EPA
    Alex Kral 6 - Could have taken better care of the ball at times with numerous passes failing to find the target. Replaced in the second half. EPA
  • Lukas Masopust 6 - Uninvolved for the most part before being withdrawn for Vydra in the 72nd minute. Getty
    Lukas Masopust 6 - Uninvolved for the most part before being withdrawn for Vydra in the 72nd minute. Getty
  • Vladimir Darida 6 - Moved the ball well from the ten while working hard to get back on defence. Reuters
    Vladimir Darida 6 - Moved the ball well from the ten while working hard to get back on defence. Reuters
  • Jakub Jankto 6 - Unlucky not to pick up an assist on the day with a number of good deliveries from crosses and set pieces. Getty
    Jakub Jankto 6 - Unlucky not to pick up an assist on the day with a number of good deliveries from crosses and set pieces. Getty
  • Patrik Schick 9 - An inch perfect header followed by an early favourite for goal of the tournament capped off an excellent striker’s performance from the Bayer Leverkusen striker. Reuters
    Patrik Schick 9 - An inch perfect header followed by an early favourite for goal of the tournament capped off an excellent striker’s performance from the Bayer Leverkusen striker. Reuters
  • SUBS: Tomas Holes (Kral, 67) 6 - A tactical substitution by Czech Republic saw the Slavia Prague man introduced to solidify the defensive structure to protect their 2-0 lead. AP
    SUBS: Tomas Holes (Kral, 67) 6 - A tactical substitution by Czech Republic saw the Slavia Prague man introduced to solidify the defensive structure to protect their 2-0 lead. AP
  • Matej Vydra (Masopust, 72) N/A - The Burnley man almost made it 3-0 but was denied by David Marshall. AP
    Matej Vydra (Masopust, 72) N/A - The Burnley man almost made it 3-0 but was denied by David Marshall. AP
  • Michael Krmencik (Schick, 87) N/A - Replaced Schick and provided energy upfront to maintain some form of press in the final stage of the game. Reuters
    Michael Krmencik (Schick, 87) N/A - Replaced Schick and provided energy upfront to maintain some form of press in the final stage of the game. Reuters
  • Petr Sevcik (Darida, 87) N/A - Helped the defence in Scotland’s final attacks. On for Darida who had worked hard throughout. Adam Hlozek (Jantko, 72) N/A - Attacked Scotland’s right side directly as space opened up in the later stages of the game. Reuters
    Petr Sevcik (Darida, 87) N/A - Helped the defence in Scotland’s final attacks. On for Darida who had worked hard throughout. Adam Hlozek (Jantko, 72) N/A - Attacked Scotland’s right side directly as space opened up in the later stages of the game. Reuters

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Scotland v Czech Republic ratings: Scott McTominay 7, David Marshall 6; Patrik Schick 9, Tomas Soucek 7

Steve Clarke's team lose on long-awaited return to major competition

Adam Brown

June 14, 2021

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Patrik Schick ruined Scotland's long-awaited return to major international tournament by propelling Czech Republic to a 2-0 win in Euro 2020 at Hampden on Monday.

The Czechs took the lead through Schick's header just before half-time. But it was Schick's strike from just inside the Scotland half that ended the contest. The strike from 49.7 yards came from longer range than any goal in the European Championships since records were first compiled in 1980.

After waiting for 23 years to qualify for a major tournament, Scotland's hopes  of making history have been dashed.

Steve Clarke's men face England next on Friday before hosting World Cup finalists Croatia on June 22.

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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