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Euro 2016: Mustafi & Schweinsteiger score for World Champions

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06-13-2016 10:50 BJT

The ongoing Euro championships. Germany are looking to add a continental trophy to their world championship they captured two years ago -- and would kick-off their tournament against Ukraine in a Group C encounter.

It doesn't take long for Joachim Loew's men to go ahead. Toni Kroos finds Shkodran Mustafi for a header in the 19th minute, that puts the Germans in front. Mustafi filling in for Mats Hummels and scores the first goal for Germany at the tournament.

Ukraine almost pull level with Yevhen Konoplyanka's shot beating Manuel Neuer, but Jerome Boateng clears the effort off the goal-line. That helps Die Manschaft hold a 1-nil lead at halftime.

Germany set up more chances after the break but only seal the victory in stoppage time. Bastian Schweinsteiger comes on after 90 minutes and slams in Mesut Ozil's cross. The Germans beat Ukraine 2-0 for a good start to their Euro 2016 campaign.

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