CARDIFF -Ukraine’s footballers made a war-torn nation proud by beating Scotland in their first competitive clash since Russia’s invasion, but the job of getting to the World Cup is only half done ahead of Sunday’s play-off final against Wales. A place in Qatar later this year is the prize for the winners at the Cardiff City Stadium, where history also beckons for the home side. Wales have not reached a World Cup since 1958 and manager Rob Page has described the Ukraine clash as “the biggest match in Welsh history”. The same could be said for different reasons for Ukraine as they aim to provide some solace and national pride to a country devastated by Russian aggression. “We played for those who fight in trenches, who fight with their last drop of blood. We played for Ukrainians who suffer every day,” said Ukraine coach Oleksandr Petrakov after his side outclassed Scotland to win 3-1 in Glasgow on Wednesday. “We still have the Wales game in front of us. We will do everything to make Ukrainians proud.” Petrakov admitted to being emotionally “empty” in the aftermath of victory at Hampden Park. However, the 64-year-old, who tried to sign up to Ukraine’s territorial defence when war broke out, and his players must summon another huge effort to deliver their World Cup dream. Six of the starting line-up against Scotland are still contracted to Ukrainian clubs and had not played a competitive game this year.