Luzhny shared how Donetsk shocked Arsenal players.

Luzhny shared how Donetsk shocked Arsenal players
Luzhny shared how Donetsk shocked Arsenal players

Oleg Luzhny, former defender of London 'Arsenal', shared his memories of the team's visit to Donetsk, where they played against 'Shakhtar' in the Champions League in the 2000/01 season. 'Shakhtar' defeated 'Arsenal' with a score of 3:0.

In the early 2000s, the players of 'Arsenal' faced disgraceful hotel conditions in Donetsk. Old Soviet keys to the rooms were unusable, and some players even slept on the floor due to the cramped beds. The restaurant lacked regular knives, which shocked the English footballers. This left an unforgettable impression of the trip to Ukraine.

Luzhny played 110 matches for 'Arsenal' and made five assists. The team won the Premier League (2001/02), won the FA Cup twice (2001/02, 2002/03), and the Supercup of the country (1999, 2002).

Ukraine's defeat in the Canadian Shield

In the first match of the Canadian Shield tournament, the Ukrainian national team lost to the Canadian team. The tournament became part of the preparation for the qualification for the World Cup 2026.

At the beginning of the match, the Ukrainians conceded a goal in the first minute and lost with a score of 4:0. The hosts continued to dominate the game and scored the fourth goal in the 81st minute. Although the Ukrainians scored two goals at the end of the game, it was not enough for victory.

During their visit to Donetsk, the 'Arsenal' players faced poor hotel conditions, which left its mark on their memories of the Ukrainian trip. In the first match of the Canadian Shield tournament, the Ukrainian national team lost to the Canadian team, highlighting the need to improve performance and prepare for future competitions.

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