A Everton fan, who had been helping Ukrainian refugees, was forced to accept a penalty at their pre-season friendly against Dynamo Kyiv at Goodison Park.
Paul Stratton was a Liverpool Council employee who traveled to Poland to distribute supplies to fleeing soldiers. He did this towards the end. ‘match for peace’.
Frank Lampard gave him instructions on the touchline before he marched on to the pitch wearing a Toffees shirt to take the penalty.
Paul Stratton, a Everton fan, was forced to take a penalty during a friendly match against Dynamo Kyiv.
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Stratton tucked away his spot-kick in front of the Gwladys Street End and celebrated in front of the fans before being congratulated by Everton’s players.
Everton lead 3-0 at the break, with Dwight McNeil climbing off the bench to score twice in his Toffees debut after Dominic Calvert Lewin had scored within four minutes.