Ukraine’s head coach, Oleksandr Petrakov, has revealed his players will hang a flag given to them by soldiers fighting on the frontline against attacks from Russia in their dressing room before their World Cup playoff final on Sunday. However the midfielder Oleksandr Karavayev said his country do not expect a free pass or “presents” against Wales in Cardiff.
Ukraine secured a spot in the playoff final after an impressive performance in victory over Scotland in Glasgow on Wednesday. Hours later the team flew to Wales, where they received a welcome message on arrival at Cardiff airport. The Football Association of Wales has given 100 tickets to Ukrainian refugees for the game.
