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Wales end Ukraine's World Cup hopes
An Andriy Yarmolenko own goal was enough to send Wales to Qatar 2022
Wales end Ukraine's World Cup hopes
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Wales sealed the last available European qualification spot for the Qatar 2022 World Cup by beating Ukraine 1-0 in their playoff final tie in Cardiff on Sunday.

Ex-Real Madrid player Gareth Bale was the hero of the hour yet again for his country, with his free kick headed home by Andriy Yarmolenko in a 34th-minute own goal.

Yarmolenko also had a penalty shout denied and had a chance late on, which he hit high over the bar.

Many felt that Ukraine were the better team over the course of 96 minutes as they squandered other opportunities, but Welsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey helped his country hold on to guarantee them a first appearance at the World Cup in 64 years.
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