Mykhailo Mudryk, the former Shakhtar Donetsk star who joined Chelsea in the winter transfer window, delivered an astonishing performance yesterday for the Ukraine U-21 team in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro competition against France U-21 at the Cluj Arena.
The 22-year-old football prodigy maintained his place in the starting lineup after an outstanding display in their previous game against Spain U-21, which propelled them to the knockout stages of the tournament.
Mudryk showcased his brilliance in the match, operating in the heart of the attacking line and creating several chances. He provided two crucial assists that played a vital role in the remarkable comeback victory, securing their advancement to the next round of the competition.
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In the 19th minute, France’s Rayan Cherki broke the deadlock, giving his team a 1-0 lead. However, Ukraine responded with two consecutive goals courtesy of an impressive brace from Georgiy Sudakov in the 32nd and 44th minute, putting them ahead 2-1 at halftime.
The intensity of the game escalated in the second half as both teams displayed dazzling skills. However, neither side managed to find the back of the net until the 86th minute when Artem Bondarenko extended Ukraine’s lead, sealing a 3-1 victory at full time.
Following the game, Chelsea, the renowned English Premier League club, acknowledged the exceptional performance of their star player, Mykhailo Mudryk. They took to their verified Twitter account and posted that the Ukrainian international contributed two assists and helped his team secure a place in the semifinals of the U-21 Euro Championship. They accompanied the message with a clapping emoji to commend the winger for his excellent job.