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Ukraine set up Brazil semifinal with win over Iran
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Ukraine set up a semifinal clash with Brazil after defeating Iran 4-0 to in a pool B match of the Paralympic Football 7-a-Side tournament.

Anatolii Shevchyk scored between the legs of the Iranian goalkeeper, Ardeshir Mahini, to give Ukraine a one-goal lead in the 15th minute.

Ukraine scored a goal courtesy of a powerful shot by Taras Dutko in injury time.

At the start of the second half, Volodymyr Antonyuk extended Ukraine's lead to 3-0.

Shevchyk scored his second goal of the match in the 51st minute, while Iran remained goalless.

In the semifinals, Ukraine will face Brazil on Sunday, September 14, while Iran will meet Russia on the same day.

(BOCOG September 12, 2008)

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