Euro 1996 : Germany defeats Russia 3-0
MANCHESTER, Jun. 16, 1996 (AMP) — England 96 : Germany defeated Russia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a Euro group stage game on Sunday.
The result put the Germans top of Group C with 6 points. Russia is bottom with no points. In their last game, Germany will meet second-placed Italy on June 19, while Russia will face Czech republic.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Germany at the Euro
- 2 titles (1972, 1980)
- 7 appearances (first in 1972)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1972, 1980) Runners-up (1976, 1992)
Russia at the Euro
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Germany
3:0
Russia
3:0 (0:0)
- 16 June 1996
- Manchester
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6 |
 Italy | 3 |
 Czech republic | 3 |
| Russia | 0 |
Matches
Euro History
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