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Countdown: Ukraine v Sweden

Monday, June 11, 2012

Co-hosts Ukraine make their tournament entrance this evening against Sweden. For news from Kyiv about the Group D fixture, including all the build-up from around the city, visit the match blog.

Countdown: Ukraine v Sweden
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