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Ukraine squad arrive in Donetsk ahead of clash with France

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The Ukrainian national football team arrived at Donetsk airport on Thursday, ahead of their match against France.

Players were greeted by around 100 supporters, and they all have big hopes for the game.

SOUNDBITE (English), Andrey Zilenski, Ukrainian football fan
"I think we will score 2-1, and Sheva again we will have 2 goals, and in France maybe Nasri. And also I think Ukraine will in semifinals, and maybe, maybe in final, and how amazing it would be!"

But Ukrainian supporter Andrey Zilenski said making it through to the playoffs is the most important thing.

SOUNDBITE (Russian), Andrey Shatkovski, Ukrainian football fan
"We might draw with France, but we will get out of the group stage, We must make it to the playoffs."

Ukraine play France on Friday.