Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup after a 2:1 victory over Germany in the final match of Group E at New York New Jersey Stadium. Germany had been leading since the 2nd minute, when Leroy Sané scored, but the South American team turned the match around with goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
The decisive strike came after a corner kick, when Kevin Rodríguez extended the ball and Plata reacted fastest in front of Manuel Neuer. Several reactions after the match focused precisely on the German goalkeeper, who looked unsure during the goals conceded. Neuer, however, denied bearing the blame for Ecuador's winning goal. Tagesspiegel ↗
Germany had already secured the group win before the match, but the defeat sparked criticism of the team's performance as well as debate about Neuer's return to the goal. Coach Julian Nagelsmann defended him after the match and rejected the idea that he should be seen as the main cause of the setback. The criticism also concerned the team's broader performance, as the side failed to maintain control of the match after their early lead. Spiegel.de ↗
Thanks to the victory, Ecuador advanced from third place as one of the best-placed teams in that position. Germany continues in the tournament as group winner, but the match revealed weaknesses that will need to be addressed before the knockout stage. Spiegel.de ↗
Ecuador defeats Germany, Plata scores winner after a corner
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