Oleksandr Zinchenko scored for Ukraine as they beat Albania 2-1 to avoid UEFA Nations League relegation and instead give them a chance of promotion.
Our left-back operated in central midfield for his nation who started the night bottom of Group B1 and staring at possible relegation to League C. However they were given a dream start by Alex who netted after five minutes in Tirana when a shot deflected into his path, and he volleyed it low into the bottom corner to register his 10th international goal on his 70th cap.
Five minutes later, Ukraine doubled their advantage when Roman Yaremchuk stooped to head in a ball across the box, and Alex lasted until the 69th minute before being replaced.