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Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive

C June 1, 2022 Ukraine celebrate and applaud their fans after the match Action Images via Reuters

Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday (Jun 2) in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country.

Ukraine will now face Wales on Sunday in Cardiff with the winner taking a place at November's finals in Qatar. The loss means Scotland remain without an appearance at a World Cup since 1998.

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