Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice in the final twenty-two minutes to overturn an early Ivorian lead and secure Germany’s place in the Round of 32 with a match still to play in Group E.
Undav’s Super-Sub Heroics
Germany trailed for most of the match after Franck Kessié pounced in the 30th minute, scoring from close range after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had initially saved a shot from Amad Diallo. The German response came from the bench: Deniz Undav, introduced as a substitute, leveled the score in the 68th minute with a volley off a cross from Amiri, then struck again in the fourth minute of stoppage time to complete the turnaround and snatch all three points in dramatic fashion.
A Costly Late Collapse for Ivory Coast
For Ivory Coast, the result will sting more with each passing hour. Franck Kessié’s opener had given the Ivorians a platform to build a famous result, and they came within minutes of holding on for at least a share of the points before Undav’s intervention. Manuel Neuer’s first-half save on Diallo now looms larger in hindsight — a sliding-doors moment that, had it gone the other way, might have changed the entire complexion of the match.
What This Means for Group E
The win all but secures Germany’s advancement, with the four-time champions already through to the Round of 32 in a group that also includes Curaçao and Ecuador, who played out a goalless draw on the same day. For Ivory Coast, the defeat is a setback, but with two matches still to play, qualification from Group E remains squarely within their control.
FAQ
Who scored for Germany against Ivory Coast?
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice (68′, 90+4′) to overturn a 1-0 deficit. Franck Kessié had given Ivory Coast the lead in the 30th minute.
Did this result clinch Germany’s spot in the next round?
Yes. The win secured Germany’s place in the Round of 32 from Group E.
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