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

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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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