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Ireland blank Ukraine 2-0

Northern Ireland's midfielder Niall McGinn (L) celebrate his team's win Northern Ireland's defender Paddy McNair. Photo: AFP

Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 2-0 in a Group C at Euro 2016 on Thursday thanks to a powerful header just after half-time from Gareth McAulay and an injury-time goal from Niall McGinn.

The result in a match interrupted by a hailstorm on Lyon gives the Northern Irish fresh hope of reaching the last 16, although they face world champions Germany in their final group match.

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Ireland blank Ukraine 2-0

Northern Ireland's midfielder Niall McGinn (L) celebrate his team's win Northern Ireland's defender Paddy McNair. Photo: AFP

Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 2-0 in a Group C at Euro 2016 on Thursday thanks to a powerful header just after half-time from Gareth McAulay and an injury-time goal from Niall McGinn.

The result in a match interrupted by a hailstorm on Lyon gives the Northern Irish fresh hope of reaching the last 16, although they face world champions Germany in their final group match.

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