Ecuador, Germany, Gonzalo Plata, Nilson Angulo and Leroy Sane.
Ecuador’s final Group E World Cup match at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Ecuador produced a major World Cup upset by beating Germany 2-1 to secure a last-32 place as one of the best third-placed teams. Germany had already won the group, but the defeat exposed familiar defensive worries.
Leroy Sane gave Germany an early lead, but Nilson Angulo quickly equalised before Gonzalo Plata struck the winner in the 77th minute. Ecuador’s comeback sparked huge celebrations, while Germany entered the knockouts with questions over their resilience.