Alexander Jinchenko can't control his emotions anymore. At the press conference, the country cried while talking about Ukraine, and others cried too. When the country is being bombed by Russian bombs, soldiers are dying in groups, all the allegations that the footballers are playing and making money are heard by Jinchenko every day.
The Ukrainian captain had only one thing to do, and that is what he did. He gave the war-torn country a happy occasion by beating Scotland 3-1 in the World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine is just one step away from the main stage of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Ukraine's footballers will be able to bring a great joy to the war-torn country if they can beat Welsh at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday.
According to the preliminary schedule, the Ukraine-Scotland match was scheduled to take place on March 24. However, FIFA responded by requesting that Ukraine officially postpone the match due to the war. When the country was burning in the war, people were dying, then there was a fear whether the mentally devastated country would be able to play in the World Cup qualifiers.
It will be known on Sunday whether Ukraine will be able to play in the World Cup. However, Ukraine coach Alexander Petrakov did not wait for the country until then. He dedicated the victory against Scotland directly to the soldiers. At the end of the match, he said, 'This victory is not only for me, not for the team, but for the whole country. We played for the people who are struggling every day, digging tunnels, fighting with their last drop of blood. I poured all my emotions into the field. Now I am tired and empty. '
At the pre-match press conference, coach Petrakov also opened his mouth with Jinchenko's tears. If anyone attacks him, it is our attack. One thing to keep in mind is what situation we are going through. Children and women are dying every day. Women are being raped by Russians. Jinchenko's mind is pure and that is what we have seen on the field. '