The Ukrainian Team Stunned The Scottish National Team To Give Ukraine A Much-Needed Morale Boost.
Despite a pre-match preparation unlike any other for an international football fixture, Ukraine created a landmark performance to defeat Scotland 3-1 in Switzerland's World Cup playoff semifinal at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Ukraine's 2-0 victory over Slovenia in a World Cup playoff on Wednesday brought emotional victory for many Ukrainian fans -- sporting yellow and blue colors -- who had to travel from the war-torn country to watch their team play. The win puts Ukraine just one step away from qualifying for the World Cup later this year. The match had originally been scheduled to take place in March, but it was postponed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, Ukraine must defeat Wales in Cardiff on Sunday in its final playoff match to qualify for the World Cup. Bef...