Ukraine to face B/Mgladbach in first game since invasion

Ukraine’s first match since the country was invaded by Russia has been announced, with a friendly in Germany serving as a build-up to their World Cup playoff against Scotland.

Bundesliga team Borussia Monchengladbach will host Ukraine on May 11 and all proceeds from the game will be donated to charitable causes for the Ukrainian people.

Chief executive Stephan Schippers told the club’s website: “We are very happy that we can help the Ukrainian FA through this game, and we hope that as many football fans as possible from all over the country will come to the stadium and make a donation.” a good cause by buying a ticket to the game.

“All Ukrainian citizens will have free entry to the game.”

Ukraine have not played since a 2-0 win away to Bosnia-Herzegovina in November secured their place in the 2022 World Cup play-offs.

Their play-off semi-final against Scotland was due to take place on 24 March.

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But the tie was delayed by more than two months after Ukraine was invaded by Russia on February 24.

Scotland host Ukraine at Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 1.

The winners will play Wales in Cardiff four days later to decide the final European place at the World Cup in Qatar.

News of the Mönchengladbach match comes just days after the Ukrainian Premier League season officially ended.

The title will not be awarded due to the continuation of martial law in the country.