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Germany, Poland, Croatia, Hungary , Slovakia into Euro 2016 knockout round
Slovakia’s defender Martin Skrtel (C-L) challenges Wales’ defender Neil Taylor (2R) during the Euro 2016 group B football match between Wales and Slovakia at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux on June 11, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Joe KLAMAR
World champions Germany and second-placed Poland qualified for the knockout round of Euro 2016 from Group C after winning their final group matches on Tuesday.
Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 thanks to a Mario Gomez goal, while second-half substitute Jakub Blaszczykowski secured the win for Poland against already-eliminated Ukraine in Marseille.
The results meant Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia are also guaranteed spots in the last 16,
Germany will now play the third-placed team in Group A, B or F in Lille on Sunday. Poland will face Switzerland in Saint Etienne on Saturday.
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