An Everton fan who went to the Ukraine border to help refugees fleeing after Russia’s invasion of the country was invited on to the pitch to kick a penalty in the pre-season game against Dynamo Kyiv. .
The Goodison Park team and audience gave a warm welcome to Paul Stratton, who added an unofficial fourth goal to the hosts’ 3-0 win over the Ukrainian side by converting a penalty.
Stratton in March and traveled to the Polish city of Przemysl – near the border with Ukraine – with his brother to help refugees who had managed to flee the invasion, which Russia called “an operation military”.
Since February 24, one-third of Ukrainians have been forced out of their homes, the largest current displacement crisis in the world, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
Everton take on Chelsea on 6 August in the first match of the 2022-2023 tournament after avoiding relegation last season in 16th place.
