The Wales footballers will play in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. In the final of the playoffs to advance to the championship in Qatar, they defeated Ukraine at the home field in Cardiff 1: 0, Andrij Jarmolenko decided his own goal.
The final tournament, which will take place from November 21 to December 18, is known to 30 of the 32 participants. Wales kicks off its second elite duel with the US. Iran and the island derby with England are still waiting for him in group B.
“It’s the biggest win in the history of Welsh football. We have fulfilled our dream and I can’t even describe how happy I am now,” Welsh captain Gareth Bale told Sky Sports.
The match in Cardiff decided the last to advance from the European part of the qualification. It was originally scheduled to be played as well as another playoff match in March, but was postponed to June due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine qualified for the finals with Wednesday’s 3: 1 victory over Scotland.
However, the Ukrainians no longer succeeded against another island rival. The duel was decided by the situation from the 34th minute, when the home star Bale sent a shot from the direct kick into the lime and Jarmolenko knocked the ball into his own net. The Welsh team scored the seventh goal in qualifying from the standard situation.
Both teams scored several goal opportunities after the change of sides, but the score did not change. Johnson scored the alternating stick in the best chance. Ukraine overshot the opponent 24: 9, unlike the “Dragons”, but has not yet added a second participation in the World Cup.
“We did everything in our power. I’m sorry we couldn’t score, but that’s the sport. I have nothing to complain about the players,” said Ukrainian coach Oleksandr Petrakov.
Finals of the playoffs for the World Cup:
Group A:
Cardiff: Wales – Ukraine 1: 0 (1:0)
Goal: 34th owned by Jarmolenko.
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