Germany reached the last 16 of the Euro 2016 with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in Group C. However, Spain stumbled in their quest for a third successive Euro crown after losing 2-1 to Croatia. They will face Italy in the last 16.

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Mario Gomez opened the scoring for Germany with a 30th minute strike (All images courtesy: AFP)

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Germany had more than 70 percent possession in the second half but failed to add to their lead

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Goalkeeper Michael McGovern (right) put in a heroic performance for Northern Ireland as he pulled off numerous saves to minimise the arrears

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Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Goetze endured another frustrating outing and was substituted in the 55th minute

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Germany topped Group C thanks to their 1-0 win and marched into the knockout stage

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Despite the loss, Northern Ireland fans had something to cheer about as their team made it to the last 16 as one of the top third-placed teams

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Northern Ireland's coach Michael O'Neill made it clear that his team would rather face Wales than hosts France in the last 16

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Meanwhile, defending champions Spain suffered their first loss in 12 years at the European Championships after going down 2-1 to Croatia

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Spain took the lead as early as the 7th minute with Alvaro Morata pouncing on Cesc Frabregas' pass

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Nikola Kalinic brought Croatia back on level terms with a 45th minute strike

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Sergio Ramos had a golden chance to give Spain the lead again but his spot-kick was saved by Croatian goalie Danijel Subasic

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The defending champions were made to pay for their miss as Ivan Perisic scored a 89th minute winner to help Croatia leapfrog Spain into the top spot in Group D

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Vicente del Bosque's side finished second in Group D and will now take on Italy, who last won the European Championships in 1968, in the last 16

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Euro 2016: Germany Top Group C, Spain to Face Italy in Last 16 After Loss to Croatia

Germany reached the last 16 of the Euro 2016 with a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in Group C. However, Spain stumbled in their quest for a third successive Euro crown after losing 2-1 to Croatia. They will face Italy in the last 16.