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Netherlands win under-21 championship

Netherlands brushed aside Ukraine 3-0 in the final of the European under-21 championship in the Do Besso stadium in Oporto on Sunday.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored twice before Nick Hofs sealed the win in injury time.

Ukraine twice hit the post before Hofs set up Huntelaar for the first goal in the 10th minute.

Huntelaar doubled the lead with a penalty and Dutch goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer made several fine saves before Hofs added a third goal for the Dutch.

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