Ukraine’s attempt at World Cup qualification has come to an end just one win shy of an inspiring feat.
With a 1–0 victory in Cardiff, Wales clinched Europe’s last ticket to Qatar at Ukraine’s expense while also ending a 64-year drought at the World Cup.
It was none other than Welsh icon Gareth Bale who initiated the deciding goal for the Dragons. Off a free kick in the 34th minute, the departing Real Madrid star whipped a low shot into the box, where it was inadvertently headed in by Ukraine captain Andriy Yarmolenko for the own goal as he attempted to clear it.