No winner from Royal Blue international duel

There was no victor from the friendly, though, as the game in Geneva ended goalless.

Battle commenced between the pair in the second half, when Harit, who was recently named Bundesliga Rookie of the Year, was substituted on. Konoplyanka wore the yellow and blue of Ukraine for 76 minutes, having been in the starting XI.

Harit hoping for World Cup place

Morocco’s next test ahead of Russia will be against Slovakia on Monday, just a few hours before the final 23-man squad for the tournament is decided. The youngster has a good chance of making the cut, having impressed with a series of good performances over recent matches.

Konoplyanka can almost start looking forward to his summer holidays, with just the small matter of Sunday’s friendly against Albania to contend with before the Ukrainian’s season comes to an end.