Srna (center) celebrates wunder-volley goal against Arsenal Kyiv
With all eyes on the Euro 2012 draw Friday night, Darijo Srna and Eduardo still had to clock-in as Shakhtar Donetsk hosted Arsenal Kyiv from the Donbass Arena; one of the venues for next summer’s European Championships. Srna received the start and played the full 90 minutes, scoring the game’s opening goal in the 13′ with a blistering volley from 18 yards out following a corner. Srna was left all alone outside the box and decided to go for gold as he struck the ball with what appeared to be the outside of his right foot. The ball rocketed towards goal just inside the post to give Shakhtar an early 1-0 lead. It was reminiscent of Arjen Robben’s strike from a corner two years against Manchester United in Champions League play. Robben’s was a bit cleaner, but we still have to give Srna points for the ‘shoot now, ask questions later’ mentality.
Arsenal’s Bogdan Shersun was sent off in the 29th minute for a foul on a breakaway Shakhtar player and Costa froze the goalie on the ensuing free kick to make it 2-0 home side before the break. Eduardo was subbed into the match in the 60th minute, scoring the game’s last goal in the 76th, an ‘Ivica Olić’ open tap-in just in front of the goal to make it 5-0. With the win, Shakhtar claim the lead in Ukraine by two points with Dynamo Kyiv hosting Metalurg on Monday.
It’s great to see Srna showcase his potential seven months from the Euro 2012 tournament. But when will we see another goal like this from him in checkers?
SRNA VOLLEY (0:02) EDUARDO TAP IN (2:45)
Listen to the song they play for Srna during his celebration. Nice touch!
Makes sense now. Thought he tapped it in.
@ Lebo,
Eduardo only had one goal. The other one you are talking about was an own goal.
probably cause it was an own goal
What a goal! Srna! Next time in the checkers please.
Nice to see eduardo on the score sheet aswell.
The rage will cease when the holidays inch closer and think of a new name. Right now I’m looking for a new nickname. Thanks for wondering Poglavnkik ahaha.
That didn’t come out smoothly…
I’m ripped!
@AllenOutraged
That totally reminds me of Maxi’s goal!
And when will that rage cease man? In the knockout rounds,’s back and or when Niko’s back and playing well? 🙂
@MarkP
Not sure i know what Altintop goal that is…
Eduardo just doesn’t look happy after that first tap in. Luckily he put another one in to cheer himself up.
Amazing strike, reminds me of Altintop’s goal last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToGzAY69N40
wow, beauty by Srna, that’s a nice omen on a day like today!
I’ve seen Srna whiff or totally mishit the easiest looks, but now score like this? Wow that’s impressive, reminds me of Maxi Rodriguez in 2006 vs Mexico in World Cup.
turn up the volume after Srna’s goal and listen to the music they’re playing around the 16-25 second mark lol
ante,
you got the pic to work…..nice!
let’s hope srna saves some of that magic for june