In a friendly match Ukraine — New Zealand (2:1), midfielder of the Ukrainian national team Oleksandr Zinchenko struck the opponent's goal just one minute after coming on as a substitute. Thus, he repeated the record of the national team of Ukraine, held by Serhiy Rebrow and Roman Bezus.
Oleksandr Zinchenko. Photo: UAFBy the way, this is already Zinchenko's second rapid "joker" goal in his career. On May 29, 2016, in a friendly match against Romania, he scored two minutes after appearing on the field.
TOP-10 "jokers" of the Ukrainian national team
1. Serhiy Rebrow — goal within 1 minute of coming on the field (2005, against Serbia)
2. Roman Bezus — 1 min. (2013, against San Marino)
3. Oleksandr Zinchenko — 1 min. (2025, against New Zealand)
4. Andriy Vorobey — 2 min. (2007, against the Faroe Islands)
5. Roman Bezus — 2 min. (2013, against Montenegro)
6. Oleksandr Zinchenko — 2 min. (2016, against Romania)
7. Viktor Tsygankov — 2 min. (2022, against Ireland)
8. Roman Bezus — 3 min. (2013, against San Marino)
9. Marko Dević — 3 min. (2014, against the USA)
10. Artem Dovbyk — 3 min. (2022, against Armenia)
11. Artem Dovbyk — 3 min. (2024, against Moldova).
