Despite a preparation like no other for an international football fixture, Ukraine produced a momentous performance to beat Scotland 3-1 in its World Cup playoff semifinal at Hampden Park in Glasgow
The emotional victory, that brought many watching Ukrainian fans -- sporting yellow and blue colors -- to tears, puts Ukraine just one win away from qualifying for the Qatar World Cup later this year.Wednesday's playoff had originally been scheduled to take place in March, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced the match's postponement. Ukraine now needs to beat Wales in Cardiff on Sunday in its playoff final to reach the World Cup.
Ukraine's team had lined up for the anthems with their country's flag wrapped around each of the players' shoulders. Roman Yaremchuk doubled Ukraine's lead shortly into the second half.A game like no otherIn the build-up to the match, those inside the Scotland camp had nothing but supportive words for Ukraine but had also promised to forget the wider context when stepping onto the pitch.And when the football started, they stayed true to their word.
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