Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Reuters
Reuters
Sport

Soccer - Yarmolenko double for Ukraine sinks Turkey

Soccer Football - 2018 World Cup Qualifications - Europe - Ukraine vs Turkey - Kharkiv, Ukraine September 2, 2017 Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

KIEV (Reuters) - Striker Andriy Yarmolenko scored twice in the first half as Ukraine beat Turkey 2-0 win to boost their hopes of reaching their second World Cup as a sovereign country. Ukraine jumped from the fourth place to the top of Group I on 14 points, one above Croatia and Iceland, who lost 1-0 to Finland.

Ukraine travel to Iceland on Tuesday and Croatia still haveone game in hand after their game against Kosovo was abandoned due to heavy rain. Yarmolenko scored the opener for Ukraine in the 18th minute as he fired low into the left corner to finish off a good move. Yarmolenko, who moved from Dynamo Kiev to Borussia Dortmund this week, calmly struck the second goal into an unguarded net three minutes before halftime.

(Reporting by Igor Nitsak, editing by Ed Osmond)

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Why You Should Stop Buying Pre-Shredded Cheese
We have all grabbed that bag of shredded cheddar for convenience on taco night. It saves us the time and effort of getting out the grater and cleaning it later. However, that convenience comes with hidden costs that affect both your wallet and your cooking. Once you switch back to…
Grocery Coupon Guide
Grocery Coupon Guide
Did Halle Berry Keep Her Famous Orange Bond Bikini? A Fan Needed To Know
Hard to believe her Bond movie is over 20 years old.
Cinemablend
Cinemablend
New York woman is excited to walk into Amex airport lounge for the first time—until some men start making fun of her: ‘I already was so insecure’
A New York influencer celebrates getting her first American Express Platinum card by checking out one of the credit card’s exclusive airport lounges. A group of men make a rude comment about her appearance that ruins her mood. She gets her revenge after another member recognizes her.
The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the globe to manage menstrual flow.
The Conversation
The Conversation
‘It’s not your house’: Homeowner floored after finding TikTok scammer trying to rent out the condo she owns
She found a video of her own home up for rent on TikTok.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
“You have to go to a clinic”: Clavicular’s candid remarks about intimacy spark debate and laughter across the internet
Clavicular went viral after joking about intimacy during a podcast appearance, turning an awkward question into a widely shared clip. His humor sparked debate over authenticity, shock value, and internet fame. The streamer also dismissed viral slang tied to his name, calling it meaningless social media noise, while his mix…
The Times of India
The Times of India
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play