The head coach of the Ukrainian national team Oleksandr Petrakov held a press conference ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifier play-off against Scotland.

" The guys think about their families, how it is at home, like relatives. I had to joke, tell them that we have our own war - on the football field. It was hard, but the guys did a great job, they listened and prepared. Coming to the match in a good mood.

This will be the most important match at this stage of my life.. What I will tell the players before the match is the inner kitchen. The locker room is sacred. No one needs to know what I'll say. Don't be offended,"

The match Scotland - Ukraine will be held today, June 1, in Glasgow.

Initially, the fight was supposed to take place on March 24, but was postponed due to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine.. The winner will advance to the qualifying final, where they will play against Wales on 5 June in Cardiff..

If the Ukrainian team can pass Scotland and Wales, then in Qatar they will play in Group B with the teams of England, the USA and Iran.

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Earlier, bookmakers estimated the chances of the Ukrainian team to pass Scotland in the selection for the 2022 World Cup.