The Ukrainian football masters are ready for the first match after the outbreak of war. In the pot there is a place in this autumn’s WC. We will try to make the people happy, says Oleksandr Zintjenko.
The Ukrainians play the playoff semifinals on Wednesday night in Glasgow against Scotland. At the pre-match press conference, star player Oleksandr Zintchenko described his feelings.
With tears in his eyes.
– All Ukrainians have a single wish. That the war will end.
– I have talked to people from all corners of the world. I have also talked to Ukrainian children. They only have one dream, that the war will end, the Man City player explained during the emotional occasion.
Scottish support – except on the pitch
The Ukrainian team’s dream is a World Cup place in Qatar. The team reached the playoffs thanks to a second place in a group where Finland was third, with one point less.
If you win in Scotland, one last obstacle awaits in front of the World Cup ticket. If you beat Wales in Cardiff on Sunday, the place is secured.
– We want to give the Ukrainians the incredible feeling, because they really deserve it. I’m sure the whole of Ukraine will follow the match. We will try to make the people happy and proud.
Scottish national team captain Steve Clarke pointed out that they support Ukraine, but in the match itself you have to forget the outside world for a while.
– We wish them nothing but good, except in the match of course, because they also want to Qatar. I also want that with my national team, the coach said according to AFP.
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