Russia v Ukraine (UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying)

On 9 October 1999, a football match took place between Russia and Ukraine in Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium. It was the final match for both nations in group 4 in the qualifying tournament for UEFA Euro 2000.

Russia v Ukraine (1999)
The Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow hosted the match
EventUEFA Euro 2000 qualifying
Group 4
Matchday 10
Ukraine advances to qualifying play-offs. Russia doesn't exit past the qualifying group stage.
Date9 October 1999 (1999-10-09)
VenueLuzhniki Stadium, Moscow
RefereeDavid Elleray (England)
Attendance80,000

Overview

The match ended in a 1–1 score,[1] which combined with other results left Ukraine in second place behind France. Russia fell to third place and were eliminated from qualifying. Ukraine qualified for a two-match play-off, which they lost to Slovenia. 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 Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin.[2] This match, and the earlier match between the nations in Euro 2000 qualifying, 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.[3] In the 75th minute Valeri Karpin finally opened the scoring with a powerful free kick.[3] This appeared to provide Russia the result they needed, and Ukraine appeared to be heading out of qualifying. However, in the 87th minute, Andriy Shevchenko took a long free kick sending the ball towards the Russian goal. The shot appeared to be savable; however, Russian goalkeeper Aleksandr Filimonov was surprised by the effort and, trying to catch the ball, knocked it into the goal.[3]

Match

Details

Russia 1–1 Ukraine
Report
Attendance: 80,000
Russia
Ukraine
GK1Aleksandr Filimonov
SW7Viktor Onopko (c)
CB6Yuri Drozdov
CB4Alexey Smertin
CB2Dmitri Khlestov 49'
DM9Yegor Titov
CM3Dmitri Khokhlov
CM5Dmitri Alenichev
RW8Valeri Karpin
LW11Andrey Tikhonov 62'
CF10Aleksandr Panov 80'
Substitutions:
FW17Vladimir Beschastnykh 62'
MF18Sergei Semak 80'
Manager:
Oleg Romantsev
GK1Oleksandr Shovkovskyi
SW5Vladyslav Vashchuk
RB2Oleh Luzhny (c)
CB3Serhiy Mizin
CB4Oleksandr Holovko
LB6Yuriy Dmytrulin 76'
CM7Yuriy Maksymov 77'
CM8Andriy Husin
RW10Andriy Shevchenko
CF9Serhiy Skachenko 41'
LW11Serhiy Rebrov
Substitutions:
DF18Volodymyr Mykytyn 41'
FW15Serhiy Kovalyov 76'
FW14Hennadiy Moroz 77'
Manager:
Yozhef Sabo

Assistant referees:
David Bryan (England)
David Babski (England)
Fourth official:
Mike Riley (England)

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • Maximum of three substitutions.

References

  1. "Russia 1 Ukraine 1". UEFA. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  2. "ИТАЛЬЯНЦЫ МАТЕРИЛИ НАШЕГО ВРАТАРЯ НА ЯЗЫКЕ ДАНТЕ". Sport Express (in Russian). Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  3. "Andriy Shevchenko's seven greatest career moments". Goal.com. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
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