Euro 2012: Dynamo Kiev make move to keep Andriy Shevchenko

Dynamo Kiev are interested in extending the contract of Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko, who reinforced his standing as a national hero with two goals in the co-hosts’ opening Euro 2012 win over Sweden on Monday.

“Everybody wants Andriy and we do as well. In this situation Andriy should make the decision himself. Everything is down to him,” coach Yuri Semin said yesterday.

The 35-year-old forward’s contract expired this month. His two goals in front of 70,000 fans at Kiev’s Olympic stadium gave Ukraine a 2-1 victory in their opening 2012 Group D match.