Ukrainian Andriy Yarmolenko breaks down in tears and goes to heaven on his knees after marking Dibu Martínez [Video]

Ukrainian Andriy Yarmolenko, striker for West Ham United, was overwhelmed with emotions at the London stadium. There he became the protagonist for his decisive participation in the victory against Aston Villa (2-1) and for the tension accumulated by the situation in his country due to the invasion of Russia.

The player of the West Ham appeared on the field of play in the first minutes of the second half, at minute 52. He replaced the Jamaican Michail Antonio.

The duel was stuck for David Moyes’ team, who couldn’t find a way to break Aston Villa’s order.

The Ukrainian’s great moment came at the minute 70, when he received a pass from Algerian Said Benrahma and beat Argentine Emiliano Martínez from the penalty spot.

His goal relieved the London team. Yarmolenko scored. He couldn’t bear the emotion. He went to the side of the field and got down on his knees, looked up at the sky and began to cry. He covered his face with his hands while most of his classmates hugged him.

It was the Ukrainian’s first goal so far this season. A goal that he celebrated in a special way and with which he found relief for everything that his country is experiencing due to the invasion of Russia. The player received the warmth of the stands at the London stadium and the affection of his teammates.