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Austria advance to last 16 with win over Ukraine in final group game

June 21, 2021 Austria's Alessandro Schopf in action with Ukraine's Vitaliy Mykolenko and Viktor Tsyhankov Pool via REUTERS

Christoph Baumgartner’s first half goal sealed a slice of history for Austria as they defeated dismal Ukraine 1-0 on Monday to finish runners-up in Group C and seal a first ever place in the last 16 of the European Championship.

Austria were able to celebrate their achievement, but the result leaves Ukraine sweating on what looks a slim chance they will be among the four best third-placed teams and also earn their place in the knockout stages.

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