Scrappy win puts Ukraine through

Needing a win to qualify, Tunisia suffered a major blow in first half injury time when striker Ziad Jaziri was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Anatoly Tymoshchyuk.

But Ukraine, needing only a draw to be sure of joining group winners Spain in the second round, struggled to make the most of their advantage in a scrappy game at Berlin8217;s Olympiastadion.

Ukraine8217;s best opportunity of the first half came in the 22nd minute when midfielder Tymoshchyuk burst into the penalty area but Tunisian goalkeeper Ali Boumnijel beat away his left-footed shot. Tunisia8217;s best efforts came from set pieces but they showed little to suggest they could win the game.

8211;Andrew Gray