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Ukraine see off Moldova fightback

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:20:00 GMT

Goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Khacheridi earned Ukraine all three points against Moldova in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match, but only after the visitors had so nearly caused an upset in Odessa.

Pyatov: Germany was like a fairytale

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:28:00 GMT

Despite a slow start to FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, Ukraine registered a vital 3-1 win over Poland on Friday and goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov tells FIFA.com he is desperate to qualify for Brazil after reaching the quarter-finals at Germany 2006.

Crunch time for former champions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Spain's trip to France is among the eye-catching fixtures in Tuesday's European Zone FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA.com previews the action.

Spain stumble, Portugal rescue point

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided defeat in Israel.

Ukraine rebound with crucial victory in Poland

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:44:00 GMT

Ukraine have finally claimed the first victory of their Brazil 2014 campaign after a dynamic first-half showing ensured a 3-1 scoreline over hosts Poland.

Savic: We need all three points

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:48:00 GMT

Stefan Savic believes Montenegro need to claim all three points against Moldova, believing they must remain focussed, while England are suffering a defensive crisis and the UEFA EURO 2012 hosts meet in Group H.

Polanski eyes 'emotion and adrenaline' in Brazil

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:19:00 GMT

Ahead of Poland’s Brazil 2014 qualifying matches against Ukraine and San Marino, FIFA.com caught up with Roman Polanski, who is eager to sample a FIFA World Cup after experiencing UEFA EURO 2012 in his homeland.

Tymoschuk: Reaching Brazil would be a big plus

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks with evergreen Ukraine captain Anatoliy Tymoschuk who, after featuring at UEFA EURO 2012 on home soil, hopes to lead his nation through a period of regeneration to the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

Sting in the tail for Germany, Spain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:58:00 GMT

Surprise results littered Tuesday's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification, as Germany let slip a four goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden, Northern Ireland held Portugal and France stunned Spain to grab a point in the closing seconds.

Damjanovic fires Montenegro to victory in Kiev

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:07:00 GMT

Montenegro eked out a surprise 1-0 win away to Ukraine, with some resolute defending and a goal on the counter-attack from Dejan Damjanovic securing the points.

Drincic targets three points in Kiev

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:54:00 GMT

Nikola Drincic is full of confidence ahead of Montenegro's trip to Kiev where they will face Ukraine in their FIFA World Cup™ qualifier, though he expects a backlash following the hosts' draw with Moldova.

Excitement as Euro elite face off

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.

Stalemate for Ukraine, Moldova

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:38:00 GMT

Ukraine were held to a goalless draw by lowly Moldova in their FIFA World Cup qualifier™ on Friday to add to the woes of a turbulent week.

High stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:08:00 GMT

England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating, hard-to-call fixtures.

Blokhin operation a success

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Ukraine national team coach Oleg Blokhin has undergone successful surgery in a Kiev hospital to remove a blood clot.

Jagielka satisfied with return

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:52:00 GMT

Phil Jagielka is confident England's FIFA World Cup qualifying draw with Ukraine would prove a good result - provided they now took a grip on Group H.

Hodgson focused on finding right blend

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com analyses England's opening two matches in FIFA World Cup qualifying, with manager Roy Hodgson still looking for the right blend between experience and young talent.

Hodgson plays down reliance on 'old guard'

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Roy Hodgson came to the defence of his England squad after a 1-1 draw with Ukraine, stating that he felt his younger players such as Danny Welbeck and Ryan Bertrand came in and made the difference.

Powerhouses make steady progress

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action from Europe on a positive evening for the continent's major nations, although both Germany and Spain were made to work overtime before collecting wins.

Late penalty secures point for England

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:28:00 GMT

Frank Lampard converted a late penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw for England at home to Ukraine, who had led courtesy of a stunning strike by Yevhen Konoplyanka.

Blokhin: Pressure is on England

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:02:00 GMT

Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin has said that all the pressure in on England ahead of their Wembley meeting, and warned that his side will fight to secure an upset.

Hodgson bullish despite injury problems

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:29:00 GMT

Roy Hodgson is confident England can overcome their injury setbacks and beat Ukraine at Wembley.

World champions join the party

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old continent.

Milner: Three Lions are moving forward

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:24:00 GMT

James Milner has aired his opinion that England are improving all the time since the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager, and discussed the need for the whole team to score goals.

Milner: Terry absence won't weaken England

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:18:00 GMT

James Milner believes England will remain solid at the back for their FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday despite losing John Terry to injury.

Cole ruled out, Terry a doubt

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:20:00 GMT

Ashley Cole will not feature for England in their second qualifier against Ukraine, while Chelsea team-mate John Terry could also miss the match at Wembley.

Lampard expects tougher test

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:12:00 GMT

After a comfortable 5-0 win over Moldova last night, England's Frank Lampard expects a tougher test against Ukraine in their next 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier™, while he relishing time with the national team.

European qualifying fixtures announced

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:52:00 GMT

All but two of the Groups in European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014 have had their fixtures finalised, with England, France, Italy and Spain starting out away to Moldova, Finland, Bulgaria and Georgia respectively.

Capello: England need to be careful

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:32:00 GMT

"England need to be careful, this will not be easy. We’ve seen already the strength of Ukraine and Montenegro," Fabio Capello, England manager.

Familiar foes await England

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:59:00 GMT

Ukraine, Poland and Montenegro, all of whom have taken points off England in previous qualifying campaigns, are once again preparing to challenge the Three Lions in Group H.

Drama and derbies await in Europe

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:37:00 GMT

The draw for the European zone yielded some potentially thrilling sections, with local rivalries set to be stirred and the world champions left to do battle with another winner of football's ultimate prize.