Ukrainian newcomer of the London Arsenal Oleksandr Zinchenko effectively played the first official match for his new team.
Alexander Zinchenko (right) in the match against Crystal Palace. Photo - GettyThe 25-year-old football player got into the starting lineup of the Gunners for yesterday's match of the 1st round of the English Championship against Crystal Palace, and already in the 20th minute of the meeting, it was after his heading pass that Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring.
In addition, Zinchenko became the author of one of Arsenal's scoring chances: at the end of the first half, the Ukrainian struck an aimed shot at the near corner of the Kystal Palace goal, but the goalkeeper managed to save the ball.
England Championship. 1st round
Crystal Palace - Arsenal - 0:2 (0:1)
Goals: Martinelli (20, from ZINCHENKO's assist), Gekhi (85, own goal)
Arsenal: Ramsdale, White, Gabriel, Saliba Zinchenko (Tierney, 83), Xhaka, Party, Odegaard (Lokonga, 90), Saka, Gabriel Jesus (Nketia, 83), Martinelli.
Recall that Zinchenko moved to Arsenal from Manchester City on July 22, signing a four-year contract with the London club. And two days later he made his debut for the Gunners in a friendly match against Chelsea.
