Last updated on .From the section European ChampionshipAustria reached the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time as a deserved win over Ukraine secured a last-16 tie against Italy. Franco Foda's side produced a courageous display in Bucharest and Christoph Baumgartner's close-range finish proved enough to earn a Wembley meeting with the Italians on Saturday. Ukraine - third in Group C - must wait to see if their tally of three points proves enough to reach the knockout stages and in truth their timid display here could have been punished more heavily by Austria. Their Hoffenheim defensive midfielder Florian Grillitsch impressed throughout, boasting more touches, passes and interceptions than anyone else in the team. Foda will hope Baumgartner - whose style of play has been likened to former Germany star Michael Ballack - can be included when they meet Italy.

Source: BBC June 20, 2021 15:20 UTC