Ukraine defeats Scotland to keep their World Cup dream alive, as fans unite in the face of the ongoing war with Russia.
Ukraine has taken a step forward in its emotion-filled quest to qualify for the World Cup amid an ongoing war, winning 3-1 win over Scotland in a pulsating playoff semifinal on Wednesday.Ukraine defeated Scotland 3-1 after the World Cup playoff semifinal was delayed due to warUkraine now faces Wales in order to earn a spot in the Qatar World Cup in November
Dovbyk led teammates toward the corner of the stadium to share the celebration with 3,000 Ukraine fans in the 51,000 -strong crowd, applauding each other with hands raised high above their heads.The winner in Cardiff will go to Qatar in November to play in a group against England, the United States and Iran.
Ukraine's win could have been sealed earlier but for saves early and often by 39-year-old Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon. When the Scots chased a way back into the game, John McGinn placed a 67th-minute header inexplicably wide from close range. The warm welcome saw Ukraine's national anthem, Shche ne vmerla Ukrainas, applauded loudly by Scotland fans. Many of those same fans stayed after the game to salute their victorious opponents off the field.
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