The Ukrainian scored a beautiful long-range strike against PSV.
The goal by Ukrainian footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko of London's Arsenal was included in the list of contenders for the title of the best goal of the day in the Champions League.
The 28-year-old Ukrainian opened the scoring in the 6th minute of the return match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League against PSV. Our compatriot from outside the penalty area accurately shot into the far corner of the Dutch team's goal.
Zinchenko did not celebrate the goal, as he hit the goal of his former club, for which he played 12 matches in the 2016/17 season.
For Alexander, this is his first goal for Arsenal this season and his third in his entire time at the London club.
Zinchenko fizzing strike
Beier powerful finish
Driouech chip
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“It's always nice to score, but the result is the most important thing. It's a special feeling for me because we played against the team I played for. I want to wish them all the best,” Zinchenko commented on his goal.
Arsenal, with a goal from Zinchenko, drew with PSV (2:2) on their home field; in the first meeting, the English club destroyed their opponent with a score of 7:1.
Thus, Mikel Arteta's team reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League , where they will face Real Madrid of Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who defeated another Madrid club, Atletico, in a penalty shootout in the 1/8 finals.