Robbie Keane celebrates after scoring the second goal for Republic of Ireland Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic
(Reuters) - Ireland striker Robbie Keane struck twice while defender Cyrus Christie and substitute Shane Long were also on target in a 4-0 win over Gibraltar in their Euro 2016 qualifier as they moved into third place in Group D on Friday.
Ireland, who host Georgia on Monday, are now a point ahead of Scotland, who lost 1-0 in Georgia, but four behind leaders Germany, who beat Poland 3-1 to move two points clear of their opponents at the top. The Germans visit Scotland also on Monday.
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