Everton supporter Paul Stratton took a penalty in a friendly match against Dynamo Kyiv

Everton calls fan Paul Stratton to score penalty against Dynamo Kyiv in pre-season friendly, video surfaces
Stratton has been helping refugees in Ukraine during Russian invasion.
Abhishek Sandikar Author
Everton recently brought out a special surprise for a super fan during their friendly against Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv at home on Friday. The fixture was labelled as “Match for Peace,” and the Merseyside club decided to honour a fan during the game who had done some incredible humanitarian work in war-affected Ukraine.
Paul Stratton, an Everton fan, has been aiding Ukrainian refugees throughout the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. The Toffees brought on Stratton as he checked in during the game to take a penalty kick. Stratton drilled the penalty home through the unmoving Dynamo Kyiv goalkeeper. He then celebrated this moment with emotion as he was embraced by the Everton players.
The home also ended the game with a convincing 3-0 win over Dynamo in the club’s final pre-season fixture. Everton star Dominic Calvert - Lewin opened the scoring before halftime and then the club’s newest signing Dwight McNeil scored twice in the second half as they registered a clinical win.
McNeil joined the Merseyside team from Burnley on a five-year deal. He was ecstatic with his performance and hopes to have a successful run at Goodison Park. “It’s nice to be around it with the lads,” he told the club’s website.
“I’ve obviously only been here a day or so, but playing and scoring helps to settle in and everyone had got behind me. It was a good win and now we’re looking forward to the season ahead. It wasn’t a difficult decision to come here. It came around so fast and it was a no-brainer for me - I’m really happy to be here.

[@xiscozapatero1914]

Man this is one of the most softening moments any human could experience. Fair play to everyone, including the goalkeeper, they helped a man realise a dream he never thought he would achieve. Thanks for uploading💚

[@markdeck3341]

Great, thanks to Everton, well done

[@Skullhunter30]

Stratton was an upgrade over Alli, cmon I know you’re all thinking it

[@jogon1511]

What a moment for the guy, every fans dream.

[@geert6165]

schitterend dit is geweldig mooi gebaar

[@AdityaNema]

Imagine if the goalie saved it lmao, great moment tho