Team Shevchenko defeats Game4Ukraine 2-2 Arsene Wenger and Emma Hayes’ teams tie at Stamford Bridge, according to Team Zinchenko
Arsene Wenger and Emma Hayes’ teams tie at Stamford Bridge In a Charity Game4Ukraine.
- The match was aimed at raising funds for a school in ukraine amid ongoing war
- Mark Noble opened the scoring before a stunning equaliser by Clarence Seedorf
- Darijo Srna gave Arsene Wenger’s side lead again before William Gallas struck
Team Shevchenko and Team Zinchenko’s Game4Ukraine encounter at Stamford Bridge finished in a 2-2 draw.
The event, which aimed to raise money for a school in Ukraine amid the continuing war with Russia, was organized by Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko and legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko.
Along with a few other celebrities, former and present athletes such Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea, Gerard Pique, and Fabio Cannavaro made appearances.
Arsene Wenger’s team, led by Zinchenko, seized the lead within of 38 minutes following a rush of opportunities for both teams.
Robert Pires passed the ball wide to Gilberto Silva, a former teammate at Arsenal, who sent a low cross into the area for Mark Noble to score.
Arsene Wenger’s team, led by Zinchenko, seized the lead within of 38 minutes following a rush of opportunities for both teams.
Robert Pires passed the ball wide to Gilberto Silva, a former teammate at Arsenal, who sent a low cross into the area for Mark Noble to score.
Arsene Wenger and Emma Hayes’ teams tie at Stamford Bridge In a Charity Game4Ukraine.
However, their advantage did not last long. Four minutes before halftime, a former AC Milan player got past Pires on the edge of the box and scored an unstoppable goal into the corner.
During the lengthy halftime intermission, Tom Walker, Pete Doherty, and the Ukrainian band Boombox all performed on stage.
After 54 minutes, Team Zinchenko took the lead once more. Former Shakhtar Donetsk defender Darijo Srna scored from a low cross by Jack Wilshere that found its way into the bottom corner.
Team Shevchenko levelled the scoring again on the 77 minute mark. Jermaine Defoe delivered a low cross from a tight angle on the left. The ball bypassed a number of players but it eventually found William gallas who slammed the ball home from close-range.
In the end, the two sides could not be separated and shared a trophy.
