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European Championship Qualifiers: Winners and Losers from Friday's Games

Qualification for the 2016 European Championship continued Friday as 16 teams took part in eight matches across the continent.

World champions Germany claimed a win to move atop their group, while the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland both improved their chances of qualifying. In the early game, Scotland suffered a defeat in Georgia that leaves their chances in doubt.

Here, B/R names winners and losers from Friday's matches.