Thursday, June 16, 2016

Germany draws, England wins and Ukraine out of Euro 2016 (The Associated Press)

England's Daniel Sturridge, front, celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Euro 2016 Group B soccer match between England and Wales at the Bollaert stadium in Lens, France, Thursday, June 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Germany provided the first goalless draw, England earned the first comeback victory and Ukraine became the first team to be eliminated from the European Championship on Thursday. World champions in Brazil two years ago and 2-0 winners over Ukraine on Sunday, Germany went into its Group C game against Poland at the Stade de France as the clear favorites. Instead, Germany was kept in check by a well-organized Poland side that also had the best chance to break the deadlock in a dour game.


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