PSG's Ukrainian center-back Illia Zabarnyi scored a crucial goal in the French championship match, becoming one of the main heroes of the Parisians' latest victory. His strike in the 39th minute following a corner kick secured a narrow 1-0 win for PSG over Troyes, extending the team's winning streak to eleven consecutive matches across all competitions. For the defender himself, this goal is his second in the current Ligue 1 campaign and his third for PSG overall—a personal scoring record for a single season in his career.

Goal in the 39th Minute and Narrow Victory

The decisive moment of the match occurred in the 39th minute: after a corner, Zabarnyi was in the right place at the right time to fire the ball into the Troyes net. This very goal decided the outcome of the match and secured another three points for PSG in the French championship. The game against Troyes was the Ukrainian's fourth consecutive start under head coach Luis Enrique, which in itself speaks to the coaching staff's growing trust in the defender. More details about the match and the player's reaction were reported by Sport RBC.UA.

"I Deserved This": Zabarnyi on Enrique's Trust

After the final whistle, the footballer did not hide his satisfaction with his personal progress within the head coach's system. "I worked hard, stayed focused, and now I'm playing in matches. I think I'm playing well, so I deserved this. We are in good shape, in good physical condition, and we just need to keep it up. Everything is working well in the team. We haven't done anything special, just keep working, doing our job, and now is our time," Zabarnyi emphasized in his post-match comments. The defender also noted that he does not intend to stop there and aims to help the club even more.

Personal Record and Fan Recognition

Commenting on receiving the man-of-the-match award, the Ukrainian stressed that his main goal is to cement his status and get as much playing time as possible in future fixtures. Recognition from the stands and the league was unequivocal: PSG fans gave Zabarnyi 44.29% of the votes, naming him the MVP of the match, while Ligue 1 separately named him the best player of the game. Thus, his scoring contribution in the 39th minute was backed up by both statistics and public acclaim.

Departure for the Ukraine National Team Camp

Immediately after the successful match in the French championship, Illia Zabarnyi is heading off to join the Ukraine national team. The defender faces crucial UEFA Nations League matches against Northern Ireland and Georgia, scheduled for November 14 and 17 respectively. Meanwhile, another Ukrainian footballer playing in England, Mykolenko, previously helped Everton pull off a comeback against Coventry, adding to the positive background for Ukrainian players abroad this week.