Oleksandr Petrakov has issued a grovelling apology for his reaction after his Ukraine side were paired with Scotland in the World Cup playoff draw.
Steve Clarke’s men face Ukraine in March in a World Cup showdown at Hampden with the winners then taking on Wales or Austria away from home.
Newly-appointed manager Petrakov was criticised in his homeland for celebrating after the draw when he learned his country would play Scotland.As Lothar Matthaus pulled out the tie, he jumped up and applauded, smiling along with fellow Ukraine officials.But he's insisted he has huge respect for Steve Clarke's side and won't underestimate Scotland when the nations meet next year.He explained: "Yes, I was joyful when the draw was made, but that was a natural
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