Good afternoon and welcome to LIVE coverage of the Group D match between Ukraine and France at 4pm on Friday. Ukraine seeking a win to reach the last eight of the tournament while France are seeking their first win of the tournament after a 1-1 draw in their opener against England.

Euro 2024 / Group Stage

Donbass Arena / 15.06.2012

Ukraine

Completed

France

J. Ménez(53')
Y. Cabaye(56')

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Live Updates

ByDesmond Kane

Updated 15/06/2012 at 18:49 GMT

29'

Timoshchuk giving the ball away needlessly in the Ukraine midfield and almost paying the price, but we remain at 0-0.

28'

Pyatov saves from Menez. Another poor finish from him after Ribery had raced into the box. Menez wasteful so far.

27'

Benzema whacks an effort at goal, but lacked the power as the ball trundles into the arms of Pyatov in the Ukraine goal.

26'

Menez with another chance to break the deadlock from just inside the opposition area, but he lifts his shot over the bar. Decent run by Ribery.

25'

Andri Shevchenko can score in two consecutive matches at the finals, something he also achieved at World Cup 2006, when he scored against Saudi Arabia and Tunisia.

24'

Yarmolenko clips a shot wide of the goal from outside of the French area. Decent effort, but didn't have the direction on the shot.

23'

Yevhen Konoplyanka tries to dash beyond Mathieu Debuchy, but the right-back is on hand to make the clearance.

22'

Shevchenko slides a hopeful ball into the middle of the box, but Mexes takes no chances as he thumps the ball away from the French goal.

21'

Clichy linking up well wih Benzema down the left-hand side before Clichy is robbed of the ball.

20'

A draw for England in this match wouldn't be a bad result providiing they can beat Sweden later on. France forcing Ukraine back on every occasion.

19'

France haven't lost any of their last 22 games, the longest unbeaten run among the 16 teams taking part in the finals.

18'

Karim Benzema has fired seven shots on goal at these finals, together with Andrés Iniesta, the most of all players. He looks like being the main threat to Ukraine this evening.

17'

Menez gallops on to a pass from Ribery to slot the ball into the net, but he is miles offside. Poor play really. Should have read that a lot better.

16'

There is a massive roar from these Ukraine fans every time their side gets on the ball.

15'

Looks like the players have dried out somewhat in Donetsk. France pick up, but Benzema can't get on the end of Clichy's delivery.

14'

Nazarenko with a cynical body challenge on Debuchy. Fortunate to avoid a yellow card for that one. No intention of playing the ball.

13'

Yarmolenko takes a tumble under pressure from Clichy. Didn't seem to be much in that challenge. Gusev with a cross that is headed clear.

12'

Benzema caught offside from Nasri's quick free-kick. Looked to be onside. France certainly looking the likelier side.

11'

Diarra can't get on the end of Nasri's delivery. Just too high. Ukraine fans slowly but surely returning to their seats.

10'

Nasri slides the ball to Benzema, but he can't get the ball out between his feet to get the shot in. Ukraine clear. France win a corner seconds later.

Ukraine trying to become the first country to win both their first two matches ever at the European Championships since Croatia in 1996.

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