Everton fan who helps refugees scores goal vs. Dynamo Kyiv
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — An Everton fan who has been serving to Ukrainian refugees was introduced on to take a penalty through the Premier League workforce’s preseason match in opposition to Dynamo Kyiv.
Paul Stratton, a 44-year-old Liverpool municipal employee, has traveled to Poland to ship provides to refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Stratton, in full Toffees uniform, came on as a substitute towards the top of Everton and Dynamo’s “match for peace” at Goodison Park on Friday evening.
Everton supervisor Frank Lampard gave him directions on the touchline earlier than Stratton tucked away his penalty. Stratton then ran towards the stands to have a good time and was congratulated by Everton gamers.
The objective didn’t depend and the sport completed 3-0. The match was broadcast reside nationally in Ukraine, the membership stated.
Proceeds will go to humanitarian charities supporting the individuals of Ukraine.
This was the primary “match for peace” in Britain. Dynamo has performed related video games in different European nations because the begin of the warfare.
The group included 2,000 Ukrainian refugees who’ve been resettled in Merseyside communities. They got free tickets.
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