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Ukraine Secures World Cup Playoff Spot After Crucial Win

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Ukraine has qualified for the World Cup playoffs after winning a decisive match in Group D. The game against Iceland was crucial for both teams, as they were tied with 7 points each, competing for the playoff spot. Ukraine secured their place by defeating Iceland with a score of 2-0. The match was closely fought, with Ukraine holding a slight edge, but the first half ended without any goals.

In the final stages of the game, Ukraine repeatedly tested the Iceland goalkeeper, but the defense held firm. The breakthrough came in the 83rd minute when Oleksandr Zubkov scored a header from a corner, giving Ukraine a vital lead. Following the goal, Iceland pushed forward in an attempt to score an equalizer. However, in the 93rd minute, Ukraine sealed the victory on a counter-attack. A shot from Oleksiy found the net after deflecting off an Iceland defender, confirming the win for Ukraine.

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