New Delhi: In a heart touching moment, a video of Ukraine’s Roman Yaremchuk, who was moved to tears after he was given a standing ovation from Benfica supporters on Sunday, during their Primeira Liga clash against Vitoria SC has gone viral.
Although, the Ukrainian striker was not the part of the playing XI but came on as a substitute in the 62nd-minute and was also given the captain’s armband.
But it was during this moment that the Benfica fans applauded him in support of his home country, which has been invaded by Russia. Benfica won the match by a 3-0 score at the Estadio da Luz.
In the video, Yaremchuk can be seen getting the captain’s armband by defender Jan Vertonghen in a show of solidarity.
?? This moment… Speachless! ? pic.twitter.com/EpgNydnZer
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) February 27, 2022
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
Ukrainian forward Roman Yaremchuk comes on for Darwin Núñez and is handed the captain’s armband.
The entire Benfica supporters group gives him a standing ovation, moving Yaremchuk to tears.
Very emotional moment at the Luz. pic.twitter.com/BY8cLPS1Aa
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) February 27, 2022
“YAREMCHUK WE STAND WITH YOU” ?? pic.twitter.com/eRXg5PoVFl
— ÁREACHUK SLB (@areaslb) February 27, 2022
The incredible reception that Yaremchuk received from Benfica supporters after coming on the pitch literally moved him to tears.? ? pic.twitter.com/XnBvNxgbTD
— Adrian Sousa (Rabona TV) (@Rabona_TV) February 27, 2022
What an incredibly moving moment just now at the Estádio da Luz, as the crowd gives Roman Yaremchuk ?? a standing ovation.
Jan Vertonghen handed over the captain’s armband and the Ukrainian international was brought to tears. #WeStandWithUkraine #Benfica pic.twitter.com/pJ430M6JOY
— Benfiquista Americano (@BenfiquistaUm) February 27, 2022
Meanwhile, FIFA also said that Russia would be barred from hosting matches and must play under the banner of “Football Union of Russia” without a national flag or playing its anthem.
