Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko made a triumphant return to international duty on Tuesday night, scoring a well-taken volley to help Ukraine secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Albania in the UEFA Nations League. The win ensures Ukraine’s place in the promotion play-offs, offering them a chance to move up to League A.
Having missed Ukraine’s opening fixture of the break against Georgia and the previous October internationals due to injury, Zinchenko returned to the starting lineup for the pivotal League B encounter. It marked his first appearance for his national side in over two months.
Playing in midfield, Zinchenko wasted no time making an impact. Less than five minutes into the match, the Arsenal man capitalised on a deflected shot, volleying it into the net with precision. His early strike set the tone for Ukraine’s strong start.
Just minutes later, Roman Yaremchuk doubled Ukraine’s lead, giving them a 2-0 advantage. While Albania managed to pull one back from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, Ukraine held firm to secure the win.
