Zinchenko repeated the records of Rebrow and Bezus in the Ukrainian national team

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: UAF

By 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).