Emotional 3-1 victory offers Ukraine a chance at the World Cup amidst national turmoil.

In an emotional and commanding performance, Ukraine defeated Scotland 3-1 at Hampden Park, advancing to a World Cup qualifying showdown against Wales. The Ukrainian team, representing a nation under siege, delivered a moment of joy and unity to their compatriots.

Andriy Yarmolenko opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, followed by Roman Yaremchuk’s header early in the second half. While Callum McGregor pulled one back for Scotland in the 79th minute, Artem Dovbyk’s injury-time goal sealed the victory and sent Ukrainian fans into jubilation.

Ukraine’s head coach, Oleksandr Petrakov, dedicated the win to the soldiers defending their homeland, stating, “This is for those who fight in the trenches.” The team now faces Wales, with a World Cup spot on the line, in a match sure to capture the world’s attention.