Scotland 1-3 Ukraine: Ukraine reach World Cup play-off final with emotional showdown victory

Ukraine beat Scotland 2-1 to setup a playoff final against Wales for the Qatar World Cup. It was an emotional return to international football for the Ukrainians but they did not let the emotions get into their head at kick off.

Andriy Yarmolenko gave the Ukranians the lead in the 33rd minute with an impeccable finish. Roman Yaremchuck doubled the lead with a beautiful header in the 49th minute. Callum McGregor pulled one back for the Scots in the 79th minute but it was not enought to muster a comeback.

Ukraine would face Wales on the 5th of June for a spot in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Scotland's World Cup hopes ended as Ukraine set up a showdown with Wales for a place at Qatar 2022 in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country.

Played against the backdrop of the ongoing war, the game began with a show of solidarity from Scottish fans who joined visitors in singing Ukraine's national anthem before kick-off.

With the eyes of the world watching, they impressed from the first whistle and goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk saw them take a two-goal lead.

John McGinn wasted a golden chance to pull a goal back for Scotland before Callum McGregor's effort crossed the line deep into the second half.

Artem Dovbyk scored a third for the visitors with almost the last kick of the game to set-up a play-off final against Wales on Sunday at the Cardiff City Stadium.