Ukraine defeat Scotland, book World Cup play-off clash with Wales
Roman Yaremchuk celebrates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Scotland and Ukraine at Hampden Park on June 01, 2022 in Glasgow
Ukraine are one win away from a place at the Qatar 2022 World Cup after beating Scotland in their play-off at Hampden Park on Thursday. An excellent goal from Andriy Yarmolenko set Ukraine on their way to victory which was secured by Roman Yaremchuk’s second-half goal and they will now take on Wales for a place on the plane to Qatar later in the year.
By Our Sports Desk
Ukraine moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup tonight with an emotional 3-1 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park.
The visitors were by far the better team in the first half, forcing two good saves from Craig Gordon before a classy, lobbed finish from Andriy Yarmolenko put them in front.
Early in the second half Roman Yaremchuk doubled Ukraine’s lead with a deft header. A scrambled goal from Callum McGregor with just over ten minutes left gave Scotland hope.
The home team piled forward, but were caught out in injury time as Artem Dovbyk slotted a late goal past Gordon.
Ukraine will now face Wales in Cardiff on Sunday for a place at the World Cup in November.
