WC 2014 Qualifiers: England Held 1-1 by Ukraine

A late Frank Lampard’s penalty saved Roy Hodgson’s England from a World Cup qualifying defeat, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Ukraine at Wembley Stadium, London on Sept. 11, 2012.

The Three Lions started the match slow with Ukraine teaching the English players a lesson or two in technique and passing. Jermain Defoe goal was ruled out for a foul with the game at 0-0 before Konoplyanka put Ukraine ahead in the 39th minute. Lampard scored from the spot in the 87th minute after substitute Danny Welbeck won them a penalty. To rubbed salt to the wound, England Captain Steven Gerrard was given the marching order for his second yellow card late in the match.

Gerrard will miss next the qualifier against San Marino on October 12, 202.