The last ticket to the Qatar World Cup 2022 from the area of the UEFA will dispute it this Sunday Wales and Ukrainerepresentatives who are faced with the possibility of achieving the greatest satisfaction for their countries -within soccer-, if they manage to get the winone that in the case of the Ukrainian side would have an even more special meaning due to the current conflict with Russia.
In the Cardiff City Stadiumthose led by Oleksandr Petrakov will carry the weight of a nation that lives in suspense due to a war who just turned 100 days old on Friday, which has left just over 4,000 civilians dead -262 children-, according to data released by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Flag that came from the war front
In the locker room of the ukrainian team will abound symbols that will go back to war that has been waged in its territory since February 24, although none of them with the emotional charge similar to the flag that was sent by soldiers from the front.
Because beating Wales is a matter of state, since the ticket to the World Cup would represent a mood boost for the ukrainian peopletoday in need of something to believe in, in his harsh battle against one of the greatest military powers in the world.
“Joy for our soldiers, joy for the whole country; we are all fighting, each one in his front”, commented Volodímir Zelenski, president of that country, just eliminated scotland in the middle of the week, eager to see a new victory this Sunday.
That message has been well assimilated by the players and even by legends of Ukrainian football, such as Andriy Shevchenkowho also launched multiple messages in which They promise to look for the pass at any cost and without anyone giving them anything so as not to generate suspicion.
“This meeting is much more than a football match for us; going to the World Cup would be very important for Ukraine at the moment“, commented the Ballon d’Or in 2004.
The day has come for the Golden Generation
Ukraine hasn’t played in the World Cup since 2006.although the wait has no comparison with that of Galesselection that he only attended that fair for the only time in the already distant 1958fueling the pressure for a group of high-quality players led by Gareth Bale y Aaron Ramsey, who will care little about the situation of their rival.
“Sounds horrible, but no (will apologize, if they eliminate Ukraine). It is a football game and a competition that we want to reach. Everyone sympathizes with Ukraine, but this game is about soccer. We understand what it means for Ukraine, but We want to go to the World Cup. We want to meet our fans”, said the former Real Madrid player.