Ukraine's Artem Kravets struck midway through the first half to secure a 1-0 win over Finland in their Group I World Cup qualifier. With this they move up to second place, two points behind leaders Croatia who have 10 after a 2-0 win over a visiting Iceland. Kravets scored on the 24th minute.Teemu Pukki almost equalised after 33 minutes following a defensive blunder from Ukraine centre back Oleksandr Kucher but his angled shot was parried away by keeper Andriy Pyatov.Finland's halftime substitute Eero Markkanen blazed inches over the bar from close range with their best chance just past the hour mark after Pyatov dropped the ball having kept out a brilliant solo effort from Robin Lod. Finland keeper Lucas Hradecky then produced a stunning to deny Konoplyanka 10 minutes before the final whistle.