Euro 2016 Germany vs Ukraine, Highlights: Shkodran Mustafi, Bastian Schweinsteiger Help GER Beat UKR

Germany got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Ukraine in a Group C encounter. Shkodran Mustafi and Bastian Schweinsteiger found the back of the net for the reigning world champions. Get highlights of GER vs UKR here. (SCORECARD | SCHEDULE | STREAMING INFO | NEWS)

02:23 hrs IST: Full-time!!! Germany have started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ukraine. Good attacking display from the world champions but they come under fire defensively in the fist half. So, that's it for tonight. Join us tomorrow for more Euro 2016 action.

Mustafi and Schweinsteiger on target as Germany ease to opening win.#EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/QATm9evQh6

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

02:21 hrs IST: Goal!! Substitute Bastian Schweinsteiger scores with a wonderful volley to put the result beyond any doubt.

02:18 hrs IST: Corner for Ukraine!! Last chance for them

02:17 hrs IST: Three added minutes!!

02:14 hrs IST: Pyatov makes yet another fine save for Ukraine. Mesut Ozil was through on goal bet failed to get past the Ukraine goalie

02:08 hrs IST: Unlike the first half, Neuer hasn't had a lot to do. And now just 8 minutes remain

Passes completed: #GER 540 #UKR 156
Distance covered #GER 96.4km #UKR 98.3km#EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/2PwyDGYpgH

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

02:05 hrs IST: Substitution for Germany. Draxler makes way for Andre Schuerrle

02:01 hrs IST: Save!! Mario Gotze's shot from inside the box is easily saved. But the Ukrainian defence gave the German way too much space

01:58 hrs IST: Germany are controlling the game nicely but with just a goal difference, Ukraine are still in it

01:53 hrs IST: Substitution for Ukraine as Yevhen Seleznyov comes on

01:50 hrs IST: Toni Kroos is bossing the midfield. Ukraine need to do something quickly because the time is running out

01:48 hrs IST: Ukraine can't get a touch of the ball. The Germans are moving the ball brilliantly.

Mesut Özil's passing accuracy so far: 94% ?? #EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/uGNijheJ3H

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

01:40 hrs IST: Germany are again taking hold of the possession but are yet to really trouble the Ukrainian back four

01:32 hrs IST: The second half is underway. Can Ukraine find a way back into the game?

01:18 hrs IST: Halftime!! Germany lead Ukraine 1-0. But it's been a far from comfortable half for the world champions. Manuel Neuer and a Jerome Boateng clearance have managed to keep Germany ahead.

Mustafi's header gives Germany the advantage after a pulsating 45 minutes of football in Lille ?? #EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/Py3eQegCEL

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

01:12 hrs IST: Former England defender Jamie Carragher pays tribute to Jerome Boateng for his goal-line clearance.

How's Boateng kept that out?? Wish I had the skill to do that!!! #GERUKR

- Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 12, 2016

01:06 hrs IST: Chance!! Boateng saves Germany with a goal-line interception. Excellent defending helps Germany keep their lead.

Jerome Boateng uses all his athleticism to clear off the line. #EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/eMYLilqCqt

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

01:04 hrs IST: Germany are finally getting their slick passing going. Ukraine are finding it difficult to get a hold of the ball.

01:00 hrs IST: Chance Missed!! Big chance for Sami Khedira but his strike is straight at the Ukrainian goalie.

00:57 hrs IST: Save!! Brilliant Neur once again denies Ukraine. Solid header from Yevhen Khacheridi but a firm hand from the German goalie helps him tip the ball over the goal.

#NeuerTheWall ?? #JederFuerJeden #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/mYqGTgR34y

- Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 12, 2016

00:50 hrs IST: Goal!! Shkodran Mustafi opens the scoring in the 19th minute. Powerful header gives Ukraine goalie no chance

Back of the net! @MustafiOfficial #JederFuerJeden #EURO2016 #GERUKR 1-0 pic.twitter.com/tpe4CkAxtU

- Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 12, 2016

00:46 hrs IST: Germany are finding it hard to break down Ukraine. Stout defending from the men in yellow.

00:41 hrs IST: Look who's come out to cheer for Ukraine!

Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko watches on...#EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/H3gAc4DvRL

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

00:40 hrs IST: Germany as expected are hogging possession but are yet to get their passing range going. Ukraine, meanwhile, are threatening on the counter-attack

00:35 hrs IST: Save!! Manuel Neuer to the rescue of Germany. Ukraine's Konoplyanka hits a stinging shot from the outside the box and Neuer makes a brilliant diving save

00:33 hrs IST: First real chance of the match falls to Julian Draxler but the German fails to get proper connection. The ball trickles out.

00:30 hrs IST: Germany start the proceedings and straightaway make their way into the Ukrainian half. However, nothing comes off it and a goal-kick for Ukraine.

00:25 hrs IST: The two teams are out for their respective national anthems

00:19 hrs IST: Here are how the two teams line-up for the crucial Group C match.

Ten of Germany's starting XI are World Cup winners. #EURO2016 #GERUKR
Where to watch: https://t.co/50caJuJz6p pic.twitter.com/BCqZnSoNlS

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

The 11 Ukrainian players hoping to upset the world champions #UKR #EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/ofwHbmWn9U

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

00:17 hrs IST: Germany are truly in safe hands with one of the best goalkeepers in the world standing between the sticks.

Germany are in safe hands tonight #GER #EURO2016 #GERUKR pic.twitter.com/OfOYoa7T05

- UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) June 12, 2016

00:16 hrs IST: Hello and welcome to tonight's third match of the day. Germany are taking on Ukraine in a Group C encounter.

Germany's head coach Joachim Loew (centre) watches his players train ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against Ukraine on Sunday.

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Germany last won the European Championship in 1996 and finished runners-up to Spain in 2008. The last two editions have seen Spain dominate the continental championship and the Germans will be desperate to reclaim glory, especially after being crowned the world champions in 2014.

Ukraine, however, will be buoyed by the Germany's questionable recent form.

The qualifying campaign started badly, and Germany were then beaten 3-2 by England in March - a match in which the English tore apart the world champions' defence late on.

But as many already know, Germany are a classic 'tournament team'. Joachim Low's team always take it up another gear when the competitive games roll around.

Germany and Ukraine have met five times, with two German wins and three draws. Germany could beat Ukraine for the first time outside the borders of their home country. Both wins for Germany came in home matches, the three matches in Ukraine ended in a draw.

The Germans will be gunning to make a fast start and send out a stern warning to the likes of Spain and hosts France. But Ukraine cannot be discounted with some players like Vktor Kovalenko, coming into the tournament after starring for club - Shakhtar Donetsk.