Oleksandr Petrakov insists Ukraine win was for 'men in trenches' as he thanks Scotland for unforgettable night
Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov has thanked Scotland for a memorable evening.
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Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov has thanked Scotland for a memorable evening.
The day is finally here for The Tartan Army.
GLASGOW, Scotland: Ukrainian soccer star Oleksandr Zinchenko couldn’t hold back the tears as he tried to explain what it means to represent his country’s national team at this moment, with a spot at the World Cup within reach.
GLASGOW, Scotland: Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko broke into tears on the eve of his team's crucial World Cup qualifier with Scotland and said he wanted above everything to see peace in his homeland.
A tearful Oleksandr Zinchenko said Ukraine will fight to bring the “incredible emotions” of World Cup qualification to people in their homeland when they face Scotland on Wednesday and that, while a return to peace is the overwhelming priority, the national team aim to fulfil a footballing dream.
Ultimate Ukraine football icon Oleg Blokhin has urged players to block out the noise over criticism over their World Cup preparation before they face Scotland.
The Ukraine men’s national team returned to the pitch on Wednesday for the first time since the invasion by Russia. Coach Oleksandr Petrakov’s side took on Borussia Monchengladbach in a friendly at Borussia-Park, and emerged with a 2-1 win. Ad/> In front of a crowd of over 20,000, Mykhailo Mudryk gave Ukraine the lead on nine minutes.
Oleksandr Pikhalionok scored the winner as Ukraine beat Bundesliga side Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in a friendly on Wednesday (May 11) in the national team's first game since the country was invaded by Russia.