Impressive Italy leave Belgium floored

Lyon, June 14 (IBNS) Italy showed they remain a force to be reckoned with after starting their UEFA EURO 2016 Group E bid with an impressive 2-0 victory against highly rated Belgium.

Clark own goal salvages point for Sweden

Saint-Denis, June 14 (IBNS) The Republic of Ireland were denied victory in their UEFA EURO 2016 Group E opener after Ciaran Clark's own goal 19 minutes from time salvaged a point for Sweden at Stade de France.

Piqué pounces for late Spain win

Toulouse, June 13 (IBNS) Spain's bid for a third straight UEFA EURO title began with a dramatic Group D victory as Gerard Piqué's towering 87th-minute header ensured they found a way past the Czech Republic.

Germany up and running with Ukraine win

Lille Metropole, June 13 (IBNS) Goals from Shkodran Mustafi and returning captain Bastian Schweinsteiger earned world champions Germany a win in their UEFA EURO 2016 Group C opener against Ukraine in Lille.

Poland defeat Northern Irish for first EURO win

Nice, June 13 (IBNS) Arkadiusz Milik broke the resistance of Northern Ireland and earned Poland their first UEFA European Championship finals win at the seventh time of asking.

Modrić magic helps Croatia down Turkey

Paris, June 12 (IBNS) Croatia opened their UEFA EURO 2016 campaign with a slender Group D success over Turkey in Paris which owed much to a brilliant long-range volley from Luka Modrić.

Last-gasp Berezutski header denies England victory

Marseille, June 12 (IBNS) Vasili Berezutski struck in added time as Russia, second best for long periods, rescued a draw from their UEFA EURO 2016 opener against England.

Switzerland hold on against ten-man Albania

Lens Agglo, June 11 (IBNS) Switzerland made a winning start to UEFA EURO 2016 but the ten men of Albania gave them an almighty scare in the teams' first Group A outing.