{"id":37757,"date":"2022-06-05T16:31:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T16:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wales-v-ukraine-world-cup-2022-qualifying-playoff-final-live-world-cup-2022-qualifiers-2\/"},"modified":"2022-06-05T16:31:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-05T16:31:33","slug":"wales-v-ukraine-world-cup-2022-qualifying-playoff-final-live-world-cup-2022-qualifiers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wales-v-ukraine-world-cup-2022-qualifying-playoff-final-live-world-cup-2022-qualifiers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Wales v Ukraine: World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff final &#8211; live!  |  World Cup 2022 qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div tabindex=\"0\" id=\"liveblog-body\">\n<article id=\"block-629cd9b08f084d9060b75439\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>28 mins: <\/strong>Bale has not brought much to the party yet.  He has not played much football in recent times and it does show.  He is the man for the big occasion, though. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd9158f08f0cf4d703ecb\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>26 mins: <\/strong>Bushchan is hobbling around his own penalty area.  Will he be able to carry on?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Zinchenko hammers a shot into Ampadu&#8217;s stomach and he needs a few seconds after to get his composure back. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd8c68f084d9060b75437\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>24 mins: <\/strong>Ramsey sends in a beautiful cross from the right but it is just over James&#8217; head and Moore can&#8217;t get there quick enough to head home.  A let-off for Ukraine. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd82c8f08c28a9854d11a\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>22 mins: <\/strong>Bale takes his first shot at goal;  he collects a knockdown from Moore and then whacks a shot ludicrously high and wide from about 35 yards.  I assume he is just getting his eye in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Panic in the Wales box.  A cross reaches Karavaev but he mishits his first attempt and his second di lui is half-blocked before looping into Hennessey&#8217;s arms. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"4dd94565-795c-439b-9aa7-bafe089543d5\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1b267dg\"><picture itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=26de5907801ea3d1284c8340376973c7 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=f8b5b754ba83084d792caf72a6a743b8 620w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=26de5907801ea3d1284c8340376973c7 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 740px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 740px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=f8b5b754ba83084d792caf72a6a743b8 620w\" media=\"(min-width: 740px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=26de5907801ea3d1284c8340376973c7 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=f8b5b754ba83084d792caf72a6a743b8 620w\" media=\"(min-width: 660px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=605&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=caf3b5902552552475fec70973a71d2f 1210w\" media=\"(min-width: 480px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 480px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=605&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=5e9f4f754c4f7ec95f0ac6c4e424f4f9 605w\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=480a25ac2bfdd985f5ae636ca9147998 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 375px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 375px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=2d80616442569c1ef8e7b5676c702af9 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 375px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=480a25ac2bfdd985f5ae636ca9147998 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=2d80616442569c1ef8e7b5676c702af9 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=480a25ac2bfdd985f5ae636ca9147998 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 0px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/0576c2f9b6124227ab196f0a4ccd2dc2e1e2d635\/0_0_2545_1795\/master\/2545.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=2d80616442569c1ef8e7b5676c702af9 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-5yynor\"><span class=\"dcr-1usbar2\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-nnoipb\">Gareth Bale has an interesting effort on goal.<\/span> Photograph: Matthew Childs \/ Action Images \/ Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\">\n<p><time datetime=\"2022-06-05T16:29:44.000Z\" title=\"Last updated Sunday, 5 June 2022, 16:29 Coordinated Universal Time\">Updated at 12.29 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd7a28f08c28a9854d117\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>20 mins: <\/strong>Bushchan is down having treatment and gets plenty of spray on his ankle.  He is up and seems happy to carry on, which will please the Wales widemen. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd7368f08f0cf4d703eb1\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>18 mins: <\/strong>Wales chuck a deep cross into the box;  Bushchan comes to take it but punches the ball behind instead.  Luckily for the goalkeeper the referee calls a foul.  Wales will be looking to stick more crosses in the box judging by that. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd6b58f08c28a9854d0fa\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>16 mins: <\/strong>Wales are enjoying a healthy spell of possession but Ukraine are keeping them at bay. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd65b8f08f0cf4d703e9d\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>14 mins: <\/strong>The Ukraine fans are making a helluva noise inside the stadium.  They will not be drowned out by the home fans. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd5c78f08f0cf4d703e9b\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>12 mins: <\/strong>Yaremchuk beats the offside trap to get beyond the Wales defense;  he goes one-on-one with Hennessey and tries to go across the goalkeeper, who gets down well to stop the shot and the defense mop up. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">&#8220;According to Martin Tyler on ITV there&#8217;s no goal-line technology as the Welsh FA decided it wasn&#8217;t worth the extra expense,&#8221; says <strong>David Wall.<\/strong> &#8220;How is that allowed, that something affecting how the rules are applied is left to the discretion of the home federation?  it&#8217;s not like watering the pitch, or letting it grow a bit longer, that might just affect how well teams can carry out certain styles of play (and that might be considered fair for the home team to choose about).  If the home federation can&#8217;t afford it then Fifa should pay, it&#8217;s not as though they don&#8217;t have enough money. &#8220;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Hmmm &#8230; you&#8217;d think you would not want to take any risks which what&#8217;s at stake.  Odd decision from the Welsh FA.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd58f8f08f0cf4d703e9a\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>10 mins: <\/strong>Ukraine have a couple of corners in quick succession but Hennessey and the defense deal with the situation. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"c28b8adb-62a4-4456-8df5-b76d3c4d3ce9\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1b267dg\"><picture itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8bd80bce8f88ca32170ba0160ffdc28a872596e8\/0_0_2836_1815\/master\/2836.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=24bb072a22632143112ecdbc5f716b06 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8bd80bce8f88ca32170ba0160ffdc28a872596e8\/0_0_2836_1815\/master\/2836.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=e3113cd641d9215750289243ac04546c 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8bd80bce8f88ca32170ba0160ffdc28a872596e8\/0_0_2836_1815\/master\/2836.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=5bb865b14d6034e66406dea8be500855 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8bd80bce8f88ca32170ba0160ffdc28a872596e8\/0_0_2836_1815\/master\/2836.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=e3113cd641d9215750289243ac04546c 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 0px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8bd80bce8f88ca32170ba0160ffdc28a872596e8\/0_0_2836_1815\/master\/2836.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=5bb865b14d6034e66406dea8be500855 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"\/><img alt=\"Wayne Hennessey is out quick to the ball to repel an early Ukraine attack.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/8bd80bce8f88ca32170ba0160ffdc28a872596e8\/0_0_2836_1815\/master\/2836.jpg?resize=2836%2C1815&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"1815\" width=\"2836\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-1989ovb\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-5yynor\"><span class=\"dcr-1usbar2\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-nnoipb\">Wayne Hennessey is out quick to the ball to repel an early Ukraine attack.<\/span> Photograph: Rebecca Naden \/ Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\">\n<p><time datetime=\"2022-06-05T16:21:17.000Z\" title=\"Last updated Sunday, 5 June 2022, 16:21 Coordinated Universal Time\">Updated at 12.21 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd4dd8f08f0cf4d703e90\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>8 mins: <\/strong>Williams collects a crossfield pass by Bale, cuts inside and tries a shot from distance.  The ball drifts wide but it is a good sign of intent from Wales. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Down the other end &#8230; <\/strong>Tsygankov hits a low drive which is going wide but Hennessey palms it behind just in case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Stuart Rarity says: &#8220;<\/strong>Whenever I&#8217;m watching a game and don&#8217;t have a particular dog in the fight, so to speak, I decide on who to support by backing the side that has the most correct numbers on the jerseys;  ie 1 to 11. Tonight, that means Ukraine, so, sorry Wales, looks like you&#8217;re missing out again.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd47d8f084d9060b75401\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>6 mins: <\/strong>Davies pings a shot from 30 yards which is deflected behind.  James swings in the corner from the left which Bushchan, who looked suspect against Scotland, punches clear. <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd41e8f084d9060b753f9\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>4 mins: <\/strong>Zinchenko takes a quick free-kick which catches out Hennessey and ends up in the back of the net but the referee calls it back.  Malinovskyi takes the free-kick legally by thundering his shot straight at the goalkeeper. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"7397322b-acff-4dcc-8ac9-222f399364d0\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1b267dg\"><picture itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=dab69dc3542f345951cf8483cb7bc432 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=ede41c92cb55e4cab93cb55ed352f9aa 620w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px)\"\/><source 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=c24dc52743f2c2181f5179c2785f49b7 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 375px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 375px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=a5a4ae37a826355154d6131d5233f40a 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 375px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=c24dc52743f2c2181f5179c2785f49b7 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=a5a4ae37a826355154d6131d5233f40a 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=c24dc52743f2c2181f5179c2785f49b7 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 0px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=a5a4ae37a826355154d6131d5233f40a 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"\/><img alt=\"Zinchenko has it in the back of the net but the ref blows up.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/17ac6db007e1cf1d543399e5be0f26dfcc0599e4\/0_0_3578_2385\/master\/3578.jpg?resize=3578%2C2385&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"2385\" width=\"3578\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-1989ovb\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-5yynor\"><span class=\"dcr-1usbar2\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-nnoipb\">Zinchenko has it in the back of the net but the ref blows up.<\/span> Photograph: Shaun Botterill \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\">\n<p><time datetime=\"2022-06-05T16:13:18.000Z\" title=\"Last updated Sunday, 5 June 2022, 16:13 Coordinated Universal Time\">Updated at 12.13 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd3658f08c28a9854d0d9\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>2 mins: <\/strong>Ukraine have started well, enjoying the majority of the ball.  Their quality is undoubted but their stamina will come into question later in the game due to the fact a number of their team is lacking match practice. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Joe Allen goes into the book after catching Stepanenko.  James is also cautioned by Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz for a moan.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd2c08f08f0cf4d703e75\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1iv2nv7\">Kick-off<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Peep!  Peep!  Peep!  Here we go! <\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd2b08f08c28a9854d0c0\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>The roof comes off for the Welsh anthem. <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"37c700a8-8cf6-4b89-a679-f5bf86127740\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1b267dg\"><picture itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a579cee78cd4c7f50c156de7dac4f702d26b34dc\/0_0_5310_3540\/master\/5310.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=a2ca47f675ff76bc9827d778a4b3486d 1240w\" media=\"(min-width: 980px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 980px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a579cee78cd4c7f50c156de7dac4f702d26b34dc\/0_0_5310_3540\/master\/5310.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=414f3d31dbfd9c33c0054f989dd10f2e 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a579cee78cd4c7f50c156de7dac4f702d26b34dc\/0_0_5310_3540\/master\/5310.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=a96ae500b2bfd394a34e97be91102815 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a579cee78cd4c7f50c156de7dac4f702d26b34dc\/0_0_5310_3540\/master\/5310.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=414f3d31dbfd9c33c0054f989dd10f2e 890w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 0px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a579cee78cd4c7f50c156de7dac4f702d26b34dc\/0_0_5310_3540\/master\/5310.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=a96ae500b2bfd394a34e97be91102815 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"\/><img alt=\"The Welsh fans are in fine voice.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a579cee78cd4c7f50c156de7dac4f702d26b34dc\/0_0_5310_3540\/master\/5310.jpg?resize=5310%2C3540&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"3540\" width=\"5310\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-1989ovb\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-5yynor\"><span class=\"dcr-1usbar2\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-nnoipb\">The Welsh fans are in fine voice.<\/span> Photograph: Geoff Caddick \/ AFP \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\">\n<p><time datetime=\"2022-06-05T16:05:15.000Z\" title=\"Last updated Sunday, 5 June 2022, 16:05 Coordinated Universal Time\">Updated at 12.05 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd2428f08c28a9854d0be\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>The Ukrainian players belt out the anthem while swaddled in their nation&#8217;s flag.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"954be43b-b061-43ea-8cb5-122064c06a5d\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\">\n<div class=\"dcr-1b267dg\"><picture itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/287b9fed635fe192fa51e89d260c486b8ca643bf\/0_0_3500_2266\/master\/3500.jpg?width=620&amp;quality=45&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;dpr=2&amp;s=f0629945021c5113f74a39c2a5204d5d 1240w\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/287b9fed635fe192fa51e89d260c486b8ca643bf\/0_0_3500_2266\/master\/3500.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=24c2c59b7c66b29d7482e522bca3d409 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"\/><img alt=\"Ukraine flags\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/287b9fed635fe192fa51e89d260c486b8ca643bf\/0_0_3500_2266\/master\/3500.jpg?resize=3500%2C2266&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"2266\" width=\"3500\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-1989ovb\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-5yynor\"><span class=\"dcr-1usbar2\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>  Photograph: David Davies \/ PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\">\n<p><time datetime=\"2022-06-05T16:07:48.000Z\" title=\"Last updated Sunday, 5 June 2022, 16:07 Coordinated Universal Time\">Updated at 12.07 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd1c28f084d9060b753d1\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Here come the players &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cd1878f08c28a9854d0bb\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">&#8220;There&#8217;s been lots of talk of all neutrals rooting for Ukraine,&#8221; <strong>says Duncan Edwards.<\/strong> \u201cI&#8217;m not Welsh but not only do I want Wales to qualify, I actually wanted them to beat Scotland in this game to reset the heartbreak of the 1978 qualification campaign.  Would also like Dan James to prosper. &#8220;<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629ccf598f08c28a9854d0a3\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Only 15 minutes until kick-off. <\/strong>The stadium is filling up in Cardiff, the rain is falling.  Things are about to get serious.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629ccf3f8f08f0cf4d703e60\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>The aforementioned flag in the Ukraine changing room.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"94a6f1b5-d061-4fb4-b22d-ffdfb904bd50\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TweetBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"TweetBlockComponent\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TweetBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;nojs-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;A Ukrainian flag with personal messages from soldiers at the heart of the battle is hanging up in Ukraine&amp;#39;s dressing room \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6\u2764\ufe0f &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/t.co\/hoSVu2usg2&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com\/hoSVu2usg2&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkyFootball\/status\/1533474208822571008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;June 5, 2022&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/blockquote&gt;n&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkyFootball\/status\/1533474208822571008&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1533474208822571008&quot;,&quot;hasMedia&quot;:false,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;isThirdPartyTracking&quot;:false,&quot;source&quot;:&quot;Twitter&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;94a6f1b5-d061-4fb4-b22d-ffdfb904bd50&quot;}}\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"tweet-container-94a6f1b5-d061-4fb4-b22d-ffdfb904bd50\" class=\"dcr-ard5ae\">\n<blockquote class=\"nojs-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A Ukrainian flag with personal messages from soldiers at the heart of the battle is hanging up in Ukraine&#8217;s dressing room \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6\u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hoSVu2usg2\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/hoSVu2usg2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkyFootball\/status\/1533474208822571008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629ccdc58f08c28a9854d08e\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Do it for Bubbins!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"ad35d552-3d2c-4d93-9503-c13d1ffc832d\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TweetBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"TweetBlockComponent\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TweetBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;nojs-tweet&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Me and the boy. Love it. \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TogetherStronger?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#TogetherStronger&lt;\/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cymru?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#Cymru&lt;\/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/t.co\/dSeVA1Foih&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com\/dSeVA1Foih&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Mike Bubbins (@MikeBubbins) &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeBubbins\/status\/1533472996194668545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;June 5, 2022&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/blockquote&gt;n&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeBubbins\/status\/1533472996194668545&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1533472996194668545&quot;,&quot;hasMedia&quot;:false,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;isThirdPartyTracking&quot;:false,&quot;source&quot;:&quot;Twitter&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ad35d552-3d2c-4d93-9503-c13d1ffc832d&quot;}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cccf18f084d9060b75399\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">&#8220;Sitting here in Victoria, BC, I am truly torn,&#8221;<strong> admits <\/strong><strong>Bob Zoellner.  &#8220;<\/strong>No ties to either, but would love to see Ukraine in the World Cup, but also want to see Bale and Ramsey there, too.  Hope for a clean, non-controversial match! &#8220;<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629ccccc8f084d9060b75390\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>David Brooks on his health: <\/strong>\u201cI feel alright, day-to-day-wise it&#8217;s getting back to normality.  It&#8217;s quite a surreal feeling to get the all clear.  To think six to eight weeks ago I was still on treatment schedules shows how quickly it can turnaround. &#8220;<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cca738f08c28a9854d067\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>And also fantastic to see David Brooks speaking on Sky.<\/strong> He could help inspire a Wales win. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"cdb30648-d34f-4bb9-9791-2e4134170321\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:1,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2022\/may\/03\/david-brooks-given-all-clear-to-resume-career-after-cancer-treatment&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;David Brooks given all-clear to resume career after cancer treatment&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;cdb30648-d34f-4bb9-9791-2e4134170321&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2,&quot;design&quot;:9}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cc94c8f08f0cf4d703e14\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Sky have the great Cliff Jones on discussing Wales&#8217; 1958 World Cup qualification.<\/strong> A class act of a man.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cc7c28f08f0cf4d703e0a\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Bale&#8217;s last big chance &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"47d2f262-b78c-4d45-8622-f30960838699\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:1,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2022\/jun\/04\/gareth-bale-wales-ukraine-world-cup-playoff-final&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Emotions high but Bale keeps Wales grounded for Ukraine playoff final&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;47d2f262-b78c-4d45-8622-f30960838699&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2,&quot;design&quot;:9}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cc6638f084d9060b75353\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Matt Dony emails:<\/strong> \u201cBest case scenario &#8211; Wales finally qualify for their second World Cup, which is a dream for so many of us.  But it&#8217;s the most controversial World Cup in history.  And <em>everyone <\/em>will hate us.  Should that happen, the actual World Cup campaign will be amazing, whatever happens.  Finally seeing these players on that stage will make my heart burst.  But it will have a bittersweet element.  Wales losing today would be a heartbreak.  There&#8217;s no two ways about it.  But if I had to pick <em>any <\/em>team to potentially lose to, it&#8217;d be these.  Just hoping for a decent game, no controversy, no reliance on luck.  Just the better team to win.  Can&#8217;t argue with that, whichever way it goes. &#8220;<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cc4b58f08f0cf4d703ddd\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1iv2nv7\">Starting lineups<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Wales: <\/strong>Hennessey, Roberts, Rodon, B Davies, N Williams, Ampadu, Ramsey, Allen, James, Moore, Bale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Subs: <\/strong>Ward, A Davies, Gunter, Mepham, Wilson, Johnson, Morrell, Norrington-Davies, J Williams, Harris, Thomas, Matondo<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Ukraine:<\/strong> Bushchan, Karavaev, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Mykolenko, Malinovskyi, Stepanenko, Zinchenko, Yarmolenko, Yaremchuk, Tsygankov.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Subs: <\/strong>Sobol, Bondar, Syrota, Sydorchuk, Dovbyk, Pyatov, Mudryk, Pikhalyonok, Kacharaba, Zubkov, Riznyk<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\">\n<p><time 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/4732160fb60aa7c8a3f4ab4151cc3c45752689c2\/0_116_3483_2090\/master\/3483.jpg?width=445&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=3a9c9b8a2b654721e15c13c19d5eefef 445w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"\/><img alt=\"Oleksandr Zinchenko talks a walk.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/4732160fb60aa7c8a3f4ab4151cc3c45752689c2\/0_116_3483_2090\/master\/3483.jpg?resize=3483%2C2090&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"2090\" width=\"3483\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"dcr-1989ovb\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"dcr-5yynor\"><span class=\"dcr-1usbar2\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-nnoipb\">Oleksandr Zinchenko talks a walk.<\/span> Photograph: Paul Ellis \/ AFP \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cc1b98f08c28a9854d008\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Obviously, we also have a piece from Mr Wales himself Elis James.<\/strong> Wishing Elis all the best today with the match and his canceled house move.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"069a37d4-88ea-4d2c-8fad-1f760db3b4a4\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:1,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/blog\/2022\/jun\/04\/wales-emotional-ukraine-final-can-many-any-fans-heart-skip-a-beat-world-cup-playoff&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Wales v the world: emotional Ukraine final could make any fan\u2019s heart skip a beat | Elis James&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;069a37d4-88ea-4d2c-8fad-1f760db3b4a4&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2,&quot;design&quot;:9}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629cc00c8f08f0cf4d703da3\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Wales will be inspired by this Dafydd Iwan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"b50007e0-94f2-41a3-8509-aece5e71a11a\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.VideoYoutubeBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\">\n<div data-component=\"youtube-embed\" class=\"dcr-ovv4bh\">\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SPINE-TINGLING! \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc77\udb40\udc6c\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc7f Dafydd Iwan belts out Yma o Hyd before Wales vs Austria!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/emPhXdwhQoE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Ben Fisher has the details &#8230; <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"5024163f-a795-4310-be6a-97ce4bafbe26\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" deferuntil=\"idle\" 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starting with Ed Vulliamy &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"3a068ff8-1c7b-49af-bcce-e386d0302186\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\" dcr-10khgmf\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:1,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2022\/jun\/05\/i-saw-ukraines-football-party-10-years-ago-and-ill-be-supporting-them-against-wales&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I saw Ukraine\u2019s football party 10 years ago \u2013 I\u2019ll support them against Wales | Ed Vulliamy&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;3a068ff8-1c7b-49af-bcce-e386d0302186&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2,&quot;design&quot;:9}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<article id=\"block-629ca4168f08c28a9854cf05\" class=\"block false dcr-hghg3q\">\n<header class=\"dcr-hmma49\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1iv2nv7\">Good afternoon<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Here we are.  The final European place at the World Cup later this year will be decided in Cardiff today. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Wales host Ukraine in one of the most emotionally charged games in history.  The visitors arrive with the support of the world following Russia&#8217;s invasion.  A national flag sent from the frontline will adorn the changing rooms at the Cardiff City Stadium an indication of how football and war are intertwined in this qualification campaign.  Qualifying for the Qatar 2022 will mean the world to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">For Wales this is a final chance for Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to qualify for the World Cup and they will be desperate to achieve it in front of their home fans.  Undoubtedly, the atmosphere in the Welsh capital will be a raucous one as, for 90 minutes, the host cannot afford to show sentimentality.  There is plenty at stake for Wales, too, that&#8217;s for sure. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Ukraine made relatively light work of Scotland in the semi-final, so are coming into this joust in fine form.  They have had a few days to recover emotionally from the victory in Glasgow and regain their equilibrium. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\">Whatever the outcome, it will be an incredible result for one nation.  Let&#8217;s just hope it&#8217;s a cracker of a match to take someone to Qatar 2022. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1u6kyh0\"><strong>Kick-off: 5pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-1eoy87d\"\/><\/article>\n<p><gu-island name=\"LiveBlogEpic\" props=\"{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;football&quot;,&quot;shouldHideReaderRevenue&quot;:false,&quot;tags&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;football\/world-cup-2022-qualifiers&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;World Cup 2022 qualifiers&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;football\/wales&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Wales&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;football\/ukraine&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ukraine&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;football\/world-cup-football&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;World Cup&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;football\/football&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Football&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;sport\/sport&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Sport&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;football\/world-cup-2022&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;World Cup 2022&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;type\/article&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Type&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Article&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;tone\/minutebyminute&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Tone&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Minute by minute&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;tone\/news&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Tone&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;News&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;profile\/will-unwin&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Contributor&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Will Unwin&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;tracking\/commissioningdesk\/uk-sport&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Tracking&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;UK Sport&quot;}],&quot;isPaidContent&quot;:false,&quot;contributionsServiceUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/contributions.guardianapis.com&quot;}\" clientonly=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>28 mins: Bale has not brought much to the party yet. He has not played much football in recent times and it does show. He is the man for the big occasion, though. 26 mins: Bushchan is hobbling around his own penalty area. Will he be able to carry on? Zinchenko hammers a shot into &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wales-v-ukraine-world-cup-2022-qualifying-playoff-final-live-world-cup-2022-qualifiers-2\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wales v Ukraine: World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff final &#8211; live!  |  World Cup 2022 qualifiers<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/a6e0d748b324aaa5c2c480b41cac16a429c1d4a3\/155_0_4053_2434\/master\/4053.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&overlay-align=bottom,left&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctbGl2ZS5wbmc&enable=upscale&s=f41016d866511f107fa8a5e5483deaf6","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37757"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37757\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}