In a decisive match played in Valencia, Gyokeres demonstrated why he is among the most feared strikers in the world. The Arsenal figurehead wasted no time in establishing himself, scoring with a close-range strike in the sixth minute to give Graham Potter’s side an ideal start to the game. The goal calmed the Swedes’ nerves and set the tone for a dominant individual performance.
The Gunners star didn’t stop there. At the start of the second half, he doubled Sweden’s advantage with a masterful strike that showcased his technique and composure under pressure. Gyokeres then capped off a memorable evening by winning and converting a penalty in the 73rd minute for a hat-trick, reducing Matvii Ponomarenko’s late header for Ukraine to just a consolation goal.
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