Source: Team_Talk
Eduardo touched by Emirates reception
Eduardo felt like he had never left after getting a warm reception from the Arsenal fans in the Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk.[LNB] The 27-year-old Croatian forward headed to Ukraine in a £6million deal during the summer after finding himself down the Gunners order following the free transfer signing of Marouane Chamakh.[LNB]Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger found it emotional to see the Brazil-born striker leave, after he fought back to full fitness following an horrific broken leg and dislocated ankle at Birmingham in February 2008.[LNB]Eduardo had vowed not to celebrate should he get on the scoresheet against his old club at the Emirates on Tuesday night - and was true to his word when netting a fine volley with seven minutes left after coming off the bench.[LNB]The Gunners fans, however, created a unique moment of sportsmanship in applauding the goal, which clearly touched the striker, whom Arsenal had signed from Dynamo Zagreb in July 2007 for a reported £7.5million.[LNB]"It was unbelievable", Eduardo told Arsenal TV Online.[LNB]"It was like I still play for Arsenal, when I came back and they started to call my name. It was fantastic.[LNB]"It was already 5-0, so that [not celebrating] was normal.[LNB]"But I was here for three years, had some great times with the manager, the players and the supporters, so I must respect this.[LNB]"I will continue to watch every Arsenal game on TV when I can.[LNB]"Now, though, I am a Shakhtar player and will give all best for them, like I did for Arsenal."[LNB]Shakhtar had also won both of their opening Group H games and came to the Emirates on an impressive run of form.[LNB]However, the Ukrainians were made to look ordinary by the Gunners, who barely got out of second gear after being set on their way following a terrible fumble by Shakhtar goalkeeper Andrei Pyatov which gifted Alex Song the opening goal on 19 minutes.[LNB]"We prepared well before the game, but on the pitch we did not do what we had to do," Eduardo said.[LNB]"But that is Arsenal - they are favourites to win against every team which comes here."
