Ukraine goalkeeper to miss crucial Ireland match after positive Covid test

A draw would secure Ireland a place in the play-offs for the Euro 2021 finals
Ukraine goalkeeper to miss crucial Ireland match after positive Covid test

Goalkeeper Kateryna Samson celebrates Ukraine's first goal against the Republic of Ireland at Tallaght Stadium in October 2019. Ireland won 3-2. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

After Covid-19 weakened Ireland men’s team earlier this month, the women have indirectly benefited from the virus as Ukraine will be without their first-choice goalkeeper for Friday’s critical Euro qualifier (kick-off 4.30pm).

Kateryna Samson — a veteran of Ukraine’s only major tournament appearance at the 2009 Euros — had a positive result from Uefa’s round of testing on Monday.

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