Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine must beat Wales to reach World Cup or win over Scotland 'won’t mean anything’

Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine need to beat Wales in their final World Cup play-off qualifier or else the win over Scotland “won’t mean anything”. Ukraine won the rescheduled play-off semi-final 3-1 at Hampden Park, and face Wales for a place in the World Cup on Sunday. Ad/> Zinchenko, who had broken down in tears in the pre-match press conference when discussing Russia’s invasion of his country, said his side “dream” of reaching Qatar and must finish the job this weekend.

World Cup Qualification UEFAUkraine hold on to beat Scotland and book World Cup play-off clash with Wales5 HOURS AGO «Everyone knows the situation in Ukraine and every game is like a final,» the Manchester City star told Sky Sports. «We have a dream as a team to be at the World Cup. »We have one more game, one more final and we need to win it.

Otherwise this game won't mean anything.” Andriy Yarmolenko handed Ukraine a first-half lead before Roman Yaremchuk’s header doubled their advantage after the break. Ukraine hold on to beat Scotland and book World Cup play-off clash with Wales Tearful Zinchenko wants to give Ukraine ‘incredible emotions’ by reaching World Cup Ukraine were the better side but faced a nervy final 10 minutes when Callum McGregor reduced the deficit, but with Scotland throwing players forward, Artem Dovbyk scored with the final kick of the game to make it 3-1. /> «Scotland is a great team and have unbelievable players in each line.

But we did well. We scored three and could have scored more,” Zinchenko added. »The Wales game is going to be massive for us.