Russia V Ukraine (UEFA Euro 2000 Qualifying)
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On 9 October 1999, a
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match took place between
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and
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in
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at Luzhniki Stadium. It was the final match for both nations in group 4 in the
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for
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.


Overview

The match ended in a 1–1 score, which combined with other results left Ukraine in second place behind
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. Russia fell to third place and were eliminated from qualifying. Ukraine qualified for a two-match play-off, which they lost to
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. In addition to the football ramifications, the match had a wider significance as a match between two neighboring former Soviet countries. The match was attended by many Russian celebrities as well the
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,
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. This match, and the earlier match between the nations in Euro 2000 qualifying, which Ukraine won 3–2, remain the only times Russia and Ukraine have faced each other in official competition. Entering the match, Russia needed a win to guarantee progression to the Euro 2000, while Ukraine only needed a draw to at least guarantee at least 2nd place and thus a play-off. Needing a win, Russia was on the attack much of the game looking for a go-ahead goal. In the 75th minute
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finally opened the scoring with a powerful free kick. This appeared to provide Russia the result they needed, and Ukraine appeared to be heading out of qualifying. However, in the 87th minute,
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took a long free kick sending the ball towards the Russian goal. The shot appeared to be savable; however, Russian goalkeeper
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was surprised by the effort and, trying to catch the ball, knocked it into the goal.


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Aftermath

The two Euro 2000 qualifiers remain the only time that Russia and Ukraine have played each other in an international "A" match, giving Ukraine the head-to-head advantage of one win and one draw. Following the start of the
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in 2014, UEFA decreed that representative teams from either nation at club and international level cannot play against each other outside of knockout competitions.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Russia vs Ukraine (1999) Ukraine, 1999 Russia, 1999 UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying 1999 in Russian football 1999–2000 in Ukrainian football UEFA European Championship matches October 1999 sports events in Europe 1999 in Moscow Sports competitions in Moscow Football in Moscow