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Wales ended their 64-year wait for a spot in the World Cup finals as they beat Ukraine 1-0 on Sunday to end Ukraine’s hopes of reaching Qatar.
An own goal from Ukraine winger Andriy Yarmolenko, who headed a Gareth Bale free-kick into his own net, decided the challenge.
It was a savage way for Ukraine’s capability work to end with Oleksandr Petrakov’s side, who beat Scotland in the season finisher semi-last, again showing a degree of football which would have unquestionably justified a spot in November’s 32-team competition.
With half of the team not having played serious club football since the Russian attack in February and with their country’s loss never distant from their psyches, Ukraine merit immense recognition for verging on making the finals for the second time in their country’s set of experiences as a free country.
“We did everything we could. I want to say sorry that we didn’t score but this is sport. I do not have any criticism of any player in the team,” said Petrakov.
There were emotional scenes toward the finish of the game as Ukraine’s disheartened players showed their appreciation to their in excess of 2,000 fans at the Cardiff City Stadium.
They were then joined by the Wales players who prior to undertaking their own honorable lap likewise showed respect for the Ukrainian fans.
The home crowd made an energizing environment before the coordinate with a remarkable version of their public song of devotion however in spite of the noisy and energetic atmosphere, Ukraine were on top all along.
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