Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage
Summary
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in the final Group E game to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, overcoming an early deficit with late goals.
Key Points
- Ecuador shocked Germany with a 2-1 win in their final Group E match to qualify for the last 32 stage of the World Cup.
- Germany took an early lead through Leroy Sane in the second minute of the game.
- Nilson Angulo equalized for Ecuador with a curled shot past Manuel Neuer in the ninth minute.
- Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal late in the 78th minute to secure Ecuador's comeback victory.
