<p>Viktor Tsygankov scored shortly after coming off the bench in the second half and Ukraine defeated Spain 1-0 in the Nations League for its first-ever victory over “La Roja.”</p>.<p>The nearly 15,000 fans who were allowed entry to the Kyiv Olympic Stadium celebrated loudly as Tsygankov struck the net from outside the area after a through-ball by captain Andriy Yarmolenko completing a counterattack in the 76th minute on Tuesday.</p>.<p>It was Ukraine's first goal against Spain in 17 years. Tsygankov had entered the match about 10 minutes earlier.</p>.<p>The Spaniards had most of the significant scoring opportunities throughout the match but the hosts capitalized on their late chance to earn the victory.</p>.<p>Despite the loss, Spain with its 7 points remains in first place in Group 4 after second-place Germany was held by last-place Switzerland to a 3-3 draw in the other group match on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/neymar-hat-trick-fires-brazil-past-peru-argentina-901684.html" target="_blank">Neymar hat-trick fires Brazil past Peru, Argentina</a></strong></p>.<p>Ukraine, which has been depleted because of coronavirus cases in its squad, was in third place with the same six points as Germany. Switzerland has two points from four matches.</p>.<p>Spain was looking for its third straight Nations League win after opening with a draw against Germany. It had beaten Ukraine 4-0 and Switzerland 1-0.</p>.<p>It was the first time that young sensations Ansu Fati and Adama Traoré — touted as the future of Spain's national team — were together in the starting lineup. They helped Spain pressure from the start but neither could hit the target in front of the net.</p>.<p>In November, Spain visits Switzerland and then hosts Germany. Ukraine visits Germany and Switzerland.</p>
<p>Viktor Tsygankov scored shortly after coming off the bench in the second half and Ukraine defeated Spain 1-0 in the Nations League for its first-ever victory over “La Roja.”</p>.<p>The nearly 15,000 fans who were allowed entry to the Kyiv Olympic Stadium celebrated loudly as Tsygankov struck the net from outside the area after a through-ball by captain Andriy Yarmolenko completing a counterattack in the 76th minute on Tuesday.</p>.<p>It was Ukraine's first goal against Spain in 17 years. Tsygankov had entered the match about 10 minutes earlier.</p>.<p>The Spaniards had most of the significant scoring opportunities throughout the match but the hosts capitalized on their late chance to earn the victory.</p>.<p>Despite the loss, Spain with its 7 points remains in first place in Group 4 after second-place Germany was held by last-place Switzerland to a 3-3 draw in the other group match on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/neymar-hat-trick-fires-brazil-past-peru-argentina-901684.html" target="_blank">Neymar hat-trick fires Brazil past Peru, Argentina</a></strong></p>.<p>Ukraine, which has been depleted because of coronavirus cases in its squad, was in third place with the same six points as Germany. Switzerland has two points from four matches.</p>.<p>Spain was looking for its third straight Nations League win after opening with a draw against Germany. It had beaten Ukraine 4-0 and Switzerland 1-0.</p>.<p>It was the first time that young sensations Ansu Fati and Adama Traoré — touted as the future of Spain's national team — were together in the starting lineup. They helped Spain pressure from the start but neither could hit the target in front of the net.</p>.<p>In November, Spain visits Switzerland and then hosts Germany. Ukraine visits Germany and Switzerland.</p>