Shevchenko at the double

Ukraine 2-1 Sweden

They said he was over the hill
Time for an affectionate farewell
Dispelled much whilst going for the kill
In a terrific seven minute spell

Another icon sets events in motion
Ibrahimovich steering Kallstrom's cross
Dream start in Kyiv lacked devotion
Poachers brace adds sheen to the gloss

So the choice of nostalgia prevails
Ukraine shares a communal whoopee
Laid to rest all the old wives tales
Made in Kyiv, Milan, Chelsea

11.06.12

Number7
© Emdad Rahman
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