Viktor Tsyhankov raised the spirit of Ukraine as the midfielder failed to qualify for the World Cup as he defeated the Republic of Ireland in the 1-0 Nations League on Wednesday.
Tsyhankov gave a great free kick early in the second at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Ukraine rebounded from a 1-0 defeat against Wales on Sunday and maintained its narrow lead as it ended the war-torn country’s bid to qualify for this year’s World Cup.
Ukraine does not go to Qatar for the World Cup, but their striking reaction to such a catastrophic loss symbolizes the spirit on the part of Oleksandr Petrakov.
Of course, the Russian invasion continues in their hometown, so Petrakov players have much greater concern.
Irish FA handed out 3,500 tickets to Ukrainian refugees, and there were other blue and yellow pockets around Aviva Stadium.
“This is a very difficult time. The Ukrainians who came to see us play in Ireland were accepted by the incredible Irish hospitality and people,” Petrakov said.
“You have basically brought back our women and children who were endangering their lives to Ukraine. I would like to thank the whole island.
“Ukrainians at the stands just wanted to see the positiveness from the team, but they really want to go back to Ukraine.
“I made them a little happy tonight. That’s a big achievement in my view.”
Petrakov acknowledged that the emotional and physical effects of the events in Cardiff, coupled with the ongoing war, had hit his player.
After the Welsh match, he made 10 changes. Understudy was enough to extend Ireland’s non-winning match in the Nations League to 12 matches.
“Overall, I’m happy with the results, attitude and performance. It’s very positive for the team, especially after such a bitter result in Wales. I’m looking forward to turning pages and looking forward to the future,” Petrakov said. Said.
Ireland’s hope of winning the Nations League B Group has already been overlooked before Scotland visits Dublin on Saturday after Armenia and Ukraine have been defeated in a row.
Vitaliy Mykorenko delved extensively into her early attempts when playmaker Mykola Shaparenko began to feel his influence.
As the tempo settled, Ukraine and Shane Duffy also had to put themselves on the road to Serhiy Sydorchuk’s drive.
Ireland escaped in the other half, eight minutes, when the Taras Kacharaba strike was excluded offside during the post-review buildup of VAR.
Ukraine took the lead when Tsyhankov’s in-swing free kick avoided everyone in the middle and jumped into Kelleher’s distant post.
The host almost robbed the 79-minute equalizer as Duffy pushed the header towards the bar.
