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Scotland and Poland fans back Ukraine appeal as flags, scarves and posters fill Hampden

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SCOTLAND and Poland fans have joined to make a sea of blue and yellow at the Ukraine fundraising friendly.

The game tonight will help to support those from the war-hit country as they suffer from the Russian invasion.

Flags and scarves covered Hampden
One young fan’s message

Proceeds from each ticket will be donated to UNICEF’s humanitarian response both in Ukraine and in addressing the subsequent refugee crisis.

Millions of children and their families have been put in immediate danger, while neighbouring countries have supplied clean water, emergency supplies and a safe place to rest and play.

And despite nothing riding on the game for either side, supporters have backed the appeal and packed out stadium.

Scottish flags and Polish flags were scattered across the stadium, with Ukraine flags also commonplace.

Ukrainian flag at Scotland vs Poland
Robert Lewandowski warms up in Unicef t-shirt
One Polish fan’s message
One fan with the three flags

Several of the flags had ‘Stop the War’ written on them.

Scarves were sold outside the ground reading: “Supporting Ukraine”, while both countries warmed up in Unicef branded t-shirts.

On the park, Scotland were denied their seventh straight win with a late, late controversial penalty.

But the last gasp drama still shouldn’t distract from another impressive performance from the men in dark blue.

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Craig Gordon was ruled to have brought down Krzysztof Piatek in the third minute of stoppage time with the diving Hertha Berlin striker picking himself to score from the spot with virtually the last kick of the ball.

This should have been a night when Kieran Tierney’s 68th minute header was the winner.

Yet it wasn’t to be.

Another Ukraine flag
The corner flags in Ukrainian colours

Let’s hope this friendly disappointment isn’t replicated when it really matters because there was more than enough in this display to be positive about.

It really couldn’t have been a friendlier friendly.

The atmosphere inside Hampden was terrific as two nations came together for the benefit of another.

The Tartan Army turned out in force with Poland also backed by an impressive following.

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