Group 7: Ukraine celebrating

Mountain to climb
The 2001 runners-up had begun their campaign in less dramatic fashion, with a 5-1 victory against Slovakia. Serhiy Koridze hit two goals as the mini-tournament hosts were left with a mountain to climb after their first fixture. Andorra made a winning start with a 3-1 victory against Cyprus, although they had to wait until Joan Foix Fernández's last-minute goal to relax.

Koridze hits six
Any confidence Andorra had gained from that victory, with regard to taking top spot and the qualification place may have been dented by Ukraine's rout of Cyprus. That emphatic result, which included six goals for Koridze, and five for Igor Moskvychov, who had hit two goals in the first minute, put Ukraine firmly in the driving seat.

Berky winner
Their hold over the group was strengthened by Andorra's 4-3 defeat against Slovakia. Marian Berky hit the winner three minutes from the end despite Slovakians finishing one man short when Stefan Sudimák was sent off in the 29th minute.

Still a chance
However, Andorra could still pip Ukraine to first place, provided they could beat them in their final fixture. That would leave them on the same points, but give Andorra top spot by virtue of the head-to-head result. However, once Moskvychov had put Ukraine in front after two minutes there was only going to be one winner. In the end, the Ukrainians won 8-0. Andorra had to settle for third place too, as Slovakia beat Cyprus 10-0 in their last game.