Germany controlled the game more completely after the intermission, although scoring opportunities were few and far between. Germany, the reigning World Cup champion, staked its claim to Euro 2016 favorite status here Sunday night with a convincing 2-0 victory over an organized and tenacious Ukrainian side. Although Germany was clearly superior, it was not until the waning moments of the contest that midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger gave the three-time champions an insurance goal. After Mustafi's goal, he did it again to deny a header by Yevhen Khacherid off a corner kick. Ukraine had a mighty mountain to climb even being down just one goal against Germany and Manuel Neuer, who erased any chances that his side's well-organized defense failed to prevent.

Source: Fox News June 12, 2016 23:37 UTC