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Euro 2016: Poland and Ukraine serves up a treat in stands as stunners watch clash in Marseilles

Beauties flock to Marseilles as Jakub Blaszczykowski's goal ensure that Poles set up last-16 clash with Switzerland

POLAND's Euro 2016 victory over Ukraine might not have entertained on the pitch but there was plenty to enthral off it.

The Poles made it through to the knockout stages thanks to Jakub Blaszczykowski's fine strike - as a host of stunners watched on from the stands.

A Ukraine fan in the Stade Velodrome stands show her support
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A Ukraine fan in the Stade Velodrome stands show her supportCredit: PA:Press Association
A brunette flies her flag high in support of victorious Poland
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A brunette flies her flag high in support of victorious PolandCredit: Reuters
The Ukraine fan draped in her country's blue and yellow colours
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The Ukraine fan draped in her country's blue and yellow coloursCredit: Getty Images
Another fan opts for floral headgear for the Group C clash
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Another fan opts for floral headgear for the Group C clashCredit: Getty Images
A trio of Poland fans get behind their team at Euro 2016
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A trio of Poland fans get behind their team at Euro 2016Credit: Reuters
Ukraine fans tried to enjoy themselves despite their exit already having been confirmed
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Ukraine fans enjoyed themselves despite their exit already having been confirmedCredit: EPA

Ukraine fans arrived in fine spirits despite their country having nothing to play for in Marseilles.

Their 2-0 defeat to Northern Ireland in the previous game had ensured that they were the first team at the tournament to be sure of exiting at the group stage.

But they had to suffer further frustration as defeat meant they became the first-ever team to finish a European Championships without a single goal or point.

A Polish fan cheers for her team outside the Stade Velodrome
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A Polish fan cheers for her team outside the Stade VelodromeCredit: AP:Associated Press
A Ukraine supporter cheers on her team before the defeat
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A Ukraine supporter sings for her team before the defeatCredit: AP:Associated Press
Two more Poland supporters get in the mood before kick-off in Marseilles
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Two more Poland supporters get in the mood before kick-off in MarseillesCredit: EPA
A Ukrainian supporter poses outside the stadium in Marseilles
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A Ukrainian supporter poses outside the stadium in MarseillesCredit: Getty Images

There were plenty of smiles from those that had travelled hundreds of miles to watch their teams.
But all was not entirely calm in Marseilles.

A number of Poland fans let off flares before and during the game - despite governing body Uefa having banned them from inside the stadiums.
Poland could now face a Uefa disciplinary rap but there place at the tournament will not be in jeopardy.
They are now set to face Switzerland in a last-16 clash in Saint-Etienne on Saturday.

A Polish fan roars as he makes his way to the ground
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A Polish fan roars as he makes his way to the groundCredit: EPA
A Poland fan poses with French police
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 A Poland fan poses with her lager and French policeCredit: AP:Associated Press
Poland flans let off a flare inside the Stade Veodrome
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Poland flans let off a flare inside the Stade VeodromeCredit: EPA
Smoke enguls supporters during the Group C clash
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Smoke engulfs supporters during the Group C clashCredit: Reuters
Poland fans spark flares outside the stadium in Marseilles
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Poland fans spark flares outside the stadium in MarseillesCredit: EPA
Ukraine fans in the stands show their support
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Ukraine fans in the stands show their supportCredit: PA:Press Association

 

 

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