The clock arrows accelerate the days, and the small leaves of the calendar, breaking away from the whirlwind of events, make months in the years that become history. Everything goes away, but in memory there are always bright events, recalling what we associate with this or that period of your life. Hike to the stadium, victorious emotions, and even goals. Not necessarily very beautiful, but necessary for team success. Kyiv supports Blokhin, Poltava supports Shariy.
Today, the legendary Vorskla striker is 60 years old.
It's hard to believe, but he's still in great physical shape. Those who happen at the matches with the participation of veterans themselves have repeatedly been able to verify this. Some of the dozens or even more, for years younger, reaches the opposite ends of the gate almost by foot, and he, bar, rushes roundless, as in the best years.
As you know, Shariy is one of the most senior players in the history of Ukrainian championships.
Football achievements:
1973 - the champion of Ukraine among the teams of the Ministry of Education in the structure of the Youth School №1 in Poltava.
1976 - the winner of the prize of the USSR Sports Committee for winning the tournament of the reserve teams of the High League teams (Dynamo Kyiv).
1978 - holder of the small bronze medal of the USSR championship among the teams of the First League (Dynamo Minsk).
1988 - silver winner of the Ukrainian Championship (Vorskla)
1990 - Bronze medalist of the championship of Bulgaria ("Etir" Veliko Tarnovo)
1996 - the winner of the small gold medal for winning the Ukrainian championship among the teams of the First League (Vorskla)
1997 - Bronze medalist of the Ukrainian Championship (Vorskla)
During his performances at Vorskla (1974 - 1975, 1978, 1987 - 1990, 1992 - 1993, 1995/1996 - 1998 - 1999), Shariy played more than 300 fights, 141 times scored.
In 2009, he was recognized as the best footballer of the century in the Poltava region.
Now Ivan Grigorovich heads the city I. I. Horpinka football school.
Happy Anniversary! Many years, Dear Master!