Ukraine 1-0 to break a 64-year absence from the World Cup, due to take place in Qatar later this year. Petrakov received a warm welcome by the media during his press-conference and that later followed by a round of applause. "I would like to express my gratitude to Wales, I wish your team all possible luck in the World Cup," he said as he stood up from his seat. "Ukraine is very grateful to Wales.
Thank you."Prior to Sunday's meeting, Ukraine advanced past Scotland 3-1 in the World Cup play-off semi-final last week, earning a history play-off final with Robert Page's men.
But unfortunately, they could not replicate their heroics once more.Speaking after the game, Petrakov added: "I think we did everything that we could but I really want the people of Ukraine to remember our team, our efforts.
I want to say sorry that we didn't score but this is sport. This is how it happens and I just don't... I'm lost for words. I don't know what to say."Meanwhile, the Wales boss added: "We just wanted to show our appreciation to them and what they’re going through as a nation.
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