Germany defeated Ukraine ( 2 -- 0 ) and Northern Ireland ( 1 -- 0 ) , while it tied Poland ( 0 -- 0 ) .
In the tournament proper , Germany were grouped into Group C alongside Ukraine , Poland and Northern Ireland .
Germany defeated Ukraine ( 2 -- 0 ) and Northern Ireland ( 1 -- 0 ) , while Germany tied Poland ( 0 -- 0 ) .
In the tournament proper , Germany were grouped into Group C alongside Ukraine , Poland and Northern Ireland .