At halftime, it was anyone's game.
Six goals later, Ukraine were celebrating a one-sided victory at the Northland Events Centre over crowd favourites Myanmar, after the rain held off, but the football floodgates eventually opened yesterday.
Pictured, Myanmar's Yan Naing Oo is on the receiving end of a vigorous challenge by Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk.
Three goals in seven minutes early in the second half destroyed Myanmar's resolve.
The Europeans had been off target against the Junior All Whites but were in ruthless mood in the Northland capital.
