EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.Germany, which clinched first place in Group E with victories in its first two games, went ahead on Leroy Sané’s second-minute goal. Nilson Angulo scored Ecuador’s first goal of the tournament in the ninth minute.

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 : Already-qualified Germany will look to make it three wins out of their three Group E matches on Thursday when they take on Ecuador, aiming to…

Germany have already secured their place in the knockout rounds, but Julian Nagelsmann's side still have history in their sights when they face...