RZESZOW, Poland (Reuters) – Hungary’s hopes of qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup led to a 2-0 defeat to war-torn Ukraine on Tuesday.
Ukraine, who’re taking part in their video games in Poland resulting from Russia’s invasion of their nation, have been made to really feel at house by their supporters, lots of whom are refugees, within the Polish metropolis of Rzeszow situated about 100km from the Ukrainian border.
Ukraine, whose personal World Cup qualifying hopes have been led to a 4-0 loss to Scotland on Friday, took the lead within the twenty seventh minute when defender Darya Kravets headed in from a nook.
Substitute Olga Ovdiychuk doubled their benefit with a person effort, sealing the outcome simply earlier than fulltime.
Hungary are third in Group B on 9 factors, 4 behind second-placed Scotland with one sport to play, guaranteeing the Scots a spot within the playoffs and ending Hungary’s hopes of ending above them.
Spain, with 18 factors, have already certified for subsequent yr’s match as group winners.
(Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; Editing by Toby Davis)
