Arsenal handed huge injury worry before Brentford as Ukraine confirm Oleksandr Zinchenko absence The Arsenal defender has had a huge influence on the team since joining, but looks set to miss some games Football London · Sep 16, 2022
Nathan Collins’ only regret is his goal did not earn Republic win over Ukraine The Burnley defender’s opener was cancelled out by Artem Dovbyk The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
The key talking points ahead of the Republic of Ireland’s clash with Ukraine Ireland lost 1-0 to Oleksandr Petrakov’s men in Dublin The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Ukraine boss ‘truly moved’ by reception his team received in Dublin Thousands of Ukrainian refugees were among the crowd at the Aviva Stadium The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
Nations League | Belgium thumps Poland 6-1, Netherlands wins it late against Wales After Robert Lewandowski’s opener for Poland, Belgium struck six goals in response to it, completing an emphatic 6-1 win in the UEFA Nations League The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022
Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov thanks 'the whole of Ireland' for hospitality and warm welcome Petrakov said the most satisfying aspect of his night was making the 3,500 Ukrainian fans in the ground happy Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2022
Ukraine face future of both uncertainty and hope after brave attempt to reach World Cup An immediate chance to rediscover winning ways comes in the Nations League, but Ukraine will be hard-pushed to recapture the emotional drive which came with a chance to reach the World Cup The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Ukraine loses World Cup playoff against Wales 1-0 in Cardiff, ending dream of qualifying for finals in Qatar While Wales celebrates a first qualification for the World Cup in 64 years, Ukraine's players and fans are left to lament after an own goal ends their hopes. ABC News · Jun 5, 2022
World Cup qualification is ‘final piece of jigsaw’, says jubilant Gareth Bale The Wales manager, Robert Page, has paid tribute to the work of the late Gary Speed while Ukraine’s head coach, Oleksandr Petrakov, asked for continued support during war The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022
Ukraine boss Oleksandr Petrakov apologises to country and thanks Wales in emotionally charged press conference The Ukrainian boss was visibly emotional at full-time but was quick to pay tribute to Rob Page's Wales team Wales Online · Jun 5, 2022
Ukraine players are blameless after World Cup heartbreak, says head coach Oleksandr Petrakov Ukraine players are blameless, says head coach Oleksandr Petrakov, after losing Sunday’s World Cup play-off to Wales. Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2022
Soldiers send flag to Ukraine squad before World Cup playoff against Wales Flag from the frontline will hang in the dressing room before kick-off although midfielder Oleksandr Karavayev said his side expect no free passes or ‘presents’ in Cardiff The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022
Ukraine flag from battleground to hang in dressing room for World Cup play-off Ukraine take on Wales in Cardiff on Sunday for a place at the Qatar 2022 World Cup The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2022
More than just a game: World Cup qualifier is 'like a moment of hope' for Ukraine Shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Petrakov showed up at a military enlistment office in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, and asked for a weapon. Los Angeles Times · Jun 4, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 4, 2022 Ukraine Aim to Complete World Cup Dream in Wales Ukraine's footballers made a war-torn nation proud by beating Scotland in their first competitive clash since Russia's invasion, but the job of getting to the World Cup is only half done ahead of Sunday's play-off final against Wales. A place in Qatar later this year is the prize for the…
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 Ukraine soccer team fulfilling its duty in World Cup mission The World Cup mission of Ukraine’s national soccer team is clear and profound
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022 Ukraine’s Zinchenko sees Wales decider as a game of survival Oleksandr Zinchenko, one of several outstanding performers against the Scots, has no doubts that the team will be ready to take on a Wales side looking to secure their first World Cup finals appearance since 1958
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 ‘We go to Wales’: Ukraine bring light and joy to unite country in pursuit of World Cup Manager Oleksandr Petrakov insists the win over Scotland was for ‘the people watching them back home in shelters, for the armed forces in the trenches, for the people in the hospitals’
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022 Ukraine beats Scotland to reach 2022 World Cup qualifying final Ukrainian fans celebrated in war-torn Kyiv as the national team beat Scotland 3-1 in a UEFA qualifying playoff semifinal for the 2022 World Cup. The team is one win away from making it to Qatar
Irish Mirror · Jun 2, 2022 Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov dedicates win over Scotland to 'men in trenches' Ukraine march on to face Wales in Cardiff in a bid to secure a spot at this year's World Cup in Qatar
Sports Illustrated · Jun 1, 2022 Ukraine Harnesses Its Emotions to Keep World Cup Dream Alive Ukraine wasn’t just a team boosted by inspiration. It was flat-out better than Scotland in every aspect, pulling to within one win of a remarkable World Cup berth.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2022 Ukraine coach Petrakov dedicates victory to troops ‘who fight in trenches’ World Cup semi-final playoff win against Scotland was a tribute to ‘our armed forces’ battling Russia, said an emotional Oleksandr Petrakov
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Steve Clarke says Scotland are ‘suffering’ but must not forget progress The Scotland boss now has to get his squad ready for the Nations League opener against Armenia at Hampden Park next week.
Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022 Oleksandr Petrakov insists Ukraine win was for 'men in trenches' as he thanks Scotland for unforgettable night It was a memorable night for Ukraine but one to forget for Steve Clarke's Scotland side as their World Cup dream ended.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022 The key talking points ahead of Scotland and Ukraine’s World Cup play-off semi The eyes of the world will be on Hampden as Ukraine play their first competitive match since their territory was invaded by Russia three months ago.