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Yushchenko congratulates Ukraine's soccer team on World Cup win

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President Viktor Yushchenko congratulated on behalf of millions of Ukrainian soccer fans the country's national soccer team on making it into the World Cup quarterfinals, the presidential press service said Tuesday.
KIEV, June 27 (RIA Novosti, Anna Vernoslova) - President Viktor Yushchenko congratulated on behalf of millions of Ukrainian soccer fans the country's national soccer team on making it into the World Cup quarterfinals, the presidential press service said Tuesday.

Ukraine's national team defeated Switzerland Monday evening 3-0 in a penalty shoot out after a largely dull game ended 0-0 after extra time. Ukraine will now face Italy June 30.

"Ukrainian soccer players showed to the whole world... that they have mastered the game's tactics well and are excellent at defending their goal," Yushchenko said.

The Ukrainian leader thanked the players and coaches for the festival they had given to their fans.

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