Three goals in as many minutes late on put some shine on Ukraine's performance as they hammered Andorra to finish as runners-up to England in World Cup qualifying Group Six.

Andriy Shevchenko, Oleg Gusev, Yevgen Khacherdi, Yaroslav Rakitskyy, Yevgen Seleznov and Andriy Yarmolenko shared the goals in Andorra La Vella to earn Ukraine a place in the play-offs next month.

The victory maintained their one-point advantage in the group over Croatia, who were 2-1 winners in Kazakhstan.

Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Shevchenko gave the visitors the lead after 22 minutes, rifling home as the ball bobbled around in the area, but it was the one piece of quality in a poor opening spell.

Ukraine always looked in control of the contest against the group's bottom side, but some sloppy play almost cost them dearly.

Goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov spilled a tame shot from Marc Bernaus but scrambled back just in time to stop the ball crossing the line.

In the second half Ukraine looked far more secure at the back against an Andorra side who offered plenty of fight if little else.

Andorra did, however, create their best chance of the game when Genis Garcia saw a point-blank header saved well by Pyatov in the visiting goal.

Ukraine responded, with Gusev doubling their lead on the hour mark, and the resistance from Andorra began to wane when Khacherdi added another nine minutes later.

The visitors took full advantage with Rakitskyy, Seleznov and Yarmolenko all rattling in strikes during a frenetic three-minute spell as the floodgates opened.

And the final whistle could not come quick enough for the 800 fans who had turned up to watch the principality in action.

Ukraine finish the qualifying campaign with six wins from 10 matches, while hapless Andorra failed to pick up a single point, conceding 39 goals.

Teams

Andorra Gomez, Martinez, Maneiro, Lima,Andorra (Genis Garcia 89), Ayala, Pujol, Jimenez (Moreno 72),Vales, Silva, Sanchez (Riera 78).

Subs Not Used: Perianez, Escura, Toscano, Rodriguez.

Booked: Sanchez, Jimenez, Pujol, Lima.

Ukraine Pyatov, Kucher, Rakitskiy, Khacheridi, Kobin,Mykhalyk, Gusev, Yarmolenko, Nazarenko (Gai 72),Shevchenko (Aliev 72), Milevskiy (Seleznyov 75).

Subs Not Used: Bogush, Rotan, Mandziuk, Gomeniuk.

Goals: Shevchenko 22, Gusev 60, Lima 69 og, Rakitskiy 79,

Seleznyov 80, Yarmolenko 82.

Att: 800

Ref: Craig Thomson (Scotland).