Radhi Jaidi challenges striker Andriy Voronin as Ukraine probe Tunisia's defence looking for an early breakthrough With three minutes played, Andriy Shevchenko darts into the box but Tunisia are quick to close him down Voronin comes close to meeting a dangerous cross but goalkeeper Ali Boumnijel does enough to keep it out The Europeans' backline is tested by Ziad Jaziri who makes some threatening runs but also gets booked for diving Former Spurs striker Sergei Rebrov looks to fashion a chance as the North Africans continue to frustrate Needing a win, Tunisia's hopes receive a big blow when Jaziri receives a second booking on the stroke of half-time As Ukraine become increasingly dominant, Hatem Trabelsi becomes one of Tunisia's few outlets down the right side Coach Oleg Blokhin sees his side's pressure rewarded in the 70th minute when Shevchenko wins a penalty and converts it The goal all but ends Tunisia's challenge leaving Ukraine to push forward for a second in the final stages The game ends 1-0 ensuring Ukraine's safe passage into the last 16 and a match against the winners of Group G For Tunisia, however, the party has come to an end much to the disappointment of the players and all concerned
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