Photograph: The Canadian Press

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — An Everton fan who has been serving to Ukrainian refugees was introduced on to take a penalty in the course of the Premier League crew’s preseason match towards 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 night time.

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 did not depend and the sport completed 3-0. The match was broadcast stay nationally in Ukraine, the membership stated.

Proceeds will go to humanitarian charities supporting the folks 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 struggle.

The group included 2,000 Ukrainian refugees who’ve been resettled in Merseyside communities. They got free tickets.

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