Ukraine national team defeats Iceland 5:3 in dramatic World Cup qualifying match

After this victory, Ukraine moved to second place in Group D behind France. The next match for the Ukraine national team will be against Azerbaijan, where they will attempt to overcome their opponent. It is worth noting that in the previous match against Azerbaijan, the Ukrainian team played to a draw.

The Ukraine national football team managed to secure an important victory in the match against Iceland in the World Cup qualifying round. The first goal in the game was scored by Ruslan Malinovskyi, after which the Icelanders equalized the score. However, the Ukrainians restored their lead with goals from Hutsuliak and Malinovskyi. In the second half, the Icelanders once again leveled the score, but thanks to long-range shots from Kalyuzhny and Ocheretko, Ukraine achieved victory with a score of 5:3.

Group D Standings

• France - 9 points (3 matches), 7:1 (goal difference)
• Ukraine - 4 points (3), 6:6
• Iceland - 3 points (3), 9:7
• Azerbaijan - 1 point (3), 1:9

It is important to note that in the previous match against France, Ukrainian fans showed their support for their team by displaying a banner that read 'Fortress of Europe'.

After the important victory in the match against Iceland, the Ukraine national team moved to second place in Group D of the World Cup qualifying round, thus raising their chances of participating in the tournament. The next match against Azerbaijan will be an important step in the Ukrainian team's intention to secure their participation in the World Cup.