Ukraine shocks Scots to set up Wales play-off final
ey takeaways:
- After the halftime, Roman Yaremchuk's header provided Ukraine a two-goal lead and left Scotland with too much to do.
- A courageous Ukraine aroused an implementation of spirit, endeavor, and bravery to stun Scotland and achieve a historic World Cup play-off final against Wales.
With their nation enshrouded in trauma amid the ongoing battle with Russia, a squad hauled together glowed brightly at a sun-drenched Hampden.
Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk hit either side of halftime before Callum McGregor provided Scotland hope late on. But Artem Dovbyk closed a Qatar 2022 showdown in Cardiff on Sunday with the final kick of the ball.
While photos of fans watching on in war-torn Ukraine circulated, 3,500 fans adorned in light blue and yellow - including 65 orphans invited by the Scottish FA - celebrated remarkably in Glasgow on an evening none will forget.
It was a night that began with the lyrics of the Ukrainian national anthem hitting an emotional chord at a charged Hampden.
Moments after their side stepped onto the pitch draped in flags of their homeland, the belted words took on a whole new sense.
"The recognition and freedom of Ukraine have not yet died. Luck will still beam on us, brother-Ukrainians."