Ukrainian football at war: ruined and without a league but hoping to reach Qatar 2022

Just two months after Russia’s invasion caused the conflict, the Ukrainian Premier League was suffering the same consequences as all sport in the European country, and the Federation had made a tough decision. VBet Liha spokespersons have communicated that, by standard agreement between the league’s 16 clubs, the championship will definitely be suspended and there will be no appointment of a champion..

The Ukrainian championship played its final dates at the end of February, and although it is true that a champion will not be crowned, from the Federation they explained that the final classification will be respected for next season, because Ukrainian clubs will return to continental competitions. It should be noted that, at the time of the suspension, Shakhtar Donetsk were at the top with 47 units, followed by Dynamo kyiv with 45 and Dniprocon with 40.

In any case, and based on what Marca reported, the league’s decision regarding qualification for the cups must be approved by the Ukrainian Football Federation. Regarding the determination of the clubs, it was taken from a videoconference attended by dozens of leaders, and if anything it is clear the consensus is totaland UEFA intervention is not required.

The Ukrainian National Team, faced with a historic possibility: should the show continue?

In the midst of the war that has devastated its territory and population, the Ukrainian National Team faces the historic dichotomy of returning to say present at a World Cup, while bombing their country. The contrast is drastic, but just two games to get a ticket to Qatar. The team led by Oleksandr Petrakov could break a consecutive departure from them at the World Cups since Germany 2006, but for that he had to conquer Scotland and Walesrespectively.

Ukraine got the chance to play in the World Cup playoffs after taking second place in Group D, after finishing as France’s lone shooting guard. The Ukrainians closed out their group with a balanced 2 wins and 6 draws, and the months of June, they will face Scotland in search of a pass to the definitive match. In it, Wales is waiting, having beaten Austria and are excited to play the first World Cup in its history.

For dates, Ukraine and Scotland are expected to meet on June 1, at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Just 4 days later, the winner of this match will face the Welsh National Team, which appears to be the clear favorite say present at the World Cup in Qatar. In this way, the Ukrainian National Team will be able to bring joy to the whole country in the midst of a critical moment, and its great step into the Qualifiers could end on June 5th.

Regarding the current situation of the Ukrainian national team, it should be noted that `Zbirna ‘has not seen action since November 16, when they beat Bosnia and Herzegovina as guests to secure their place in the playoffs. During that time, 6 of Ukraine’s 11 starters played in local competitionso it remains only to wait to see if they can say they are there, or if Petrakov will opt for another eleven.