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Oleksandr Zinchenko says Scotland win 'won't mean anything' unless Ukraine beat Wales to achieve their World Cup dream after Man City star shone in emotionally-charged play-off victory at Hampden

Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko has said beating Scotland 'will not mean anything' unless they reach the World Cup finals on Sunday.

The Manchester City player was outstanding as Ukraine won 3-1 at Hampden Park on Wednesday night to set up a play-off decider against Wales in Cardiff.

On an emotionally-charged evening following Russia's invasion of their country, Ukraine advanced courtesy of a goals by Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk in a tie postponed from March because of the war.

Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates Ukraine's 3-1 World Cup play-off victory over Scotland
The Manchester City player excelled as Ukraine won on an emotionally-charged night

The Manchester City player excelled as Ukraine won on an emotionally-charged night

If Ukraine overcome Wales this weekend, they will play against England, the United States and Iran in Group B at the tournament in Qatar this winter.