(CNN) -- Andrei Shevchenko enhanced his iconic standing as a Ukrainian national hero as he sparked scenes of national celebration with a match-winning double in Kiev. The home fans were thrilled when their all-time leading goalscorer was somewhat surprisingly included in Oleg Blokhin's starting line-up. And their joy at seeing their hero in action escalated to delirium as the striker scored twice in the second half to give his side a win in their opening game. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had fired the Swedes in front, but Shevchenko levelled within three minutes and quickly added a second to send the co-hosts to the top of Group D.
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Ukraine striker Andrei Shevchenko scores twice to seal 2-1 win over Sweden
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal put Sweden in front early in second half
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France and England draw 1-1 in Group D opener
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Joleon Lescott header cancelled out by Manchester City team-mate Samir Nasri
@placeholder's talismanic striker, Andrei Shevchenko, lit up Group D with a second-half double to defeat Sweden.