In the 49th minute, Karavaev's cross from the right was headed into the far corner by Yaremchuk. This time, the Scottish goalkeeper didn't even make a save and saw the ball into the net, Ukraine scored two goals in 17 minutes to extend their advantage 2-0.
Scotland pulled one back in the 78th minute when Armstrong's rising cross was not headed wide by Bouchchan's strike and McGregor fired a shot from outside the box that crossed the goal line.
In the 95th minute of the match, Zinchenko assisted Dovbik to score another goal to make it 3-1 for Ukraine, killing the game for good. This 3-1 meant that Scotland did not qualify for the play-off final, and thus lost their place in the
World Cup
The qualifications.
It is important to realize that the last time Scotland participated in
World Cup
It also goes back to 1998, exactly 24 years ago. As for Ukraine, it has broken through a barrier and is one step away from the
World Cup
There's only one step left.
According to the schedule, the play-off final will be played four days later, pitting Ukraine against Wales, with whoever wins getting the
World Cup
Qualification. Interestingly, Ukraine have to play 2 games in a row and are undoubtedly at a physical disadvantage, whereas Wales are on a roll and Bale is taking an early shift just for this do-or-die game.
