Perhaps a big role in this defeat was played by the expectations that Ukraine is weak. Bookmakers rated Scotland as a clear favorite, plus a home game, plus endless discussions about whether the players of the Ukrainian national team will be able to prepare for the game in conditions when the country is attacked. Maybe the Scottish players thought that victory was already in their pocket and their thoughts were on the next round, but when they faced strong and motivated opponents on the field, there was no time to readjust.