Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEcuador secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Germany, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for only the second time in their history. Gonzalo Plata scored the late winning goal, capitalising on an error from Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Nilson Angulo scored Ecuador's first goal, equalising after Leroy Sane had initially put Germany ahead. Manuel Neuer's performance was described as shaky, further exposing Germany's unstable World Cup hopes. The win ensures Ecuador finishes third in Group E, with manager Sebastian Beccacece achieving redemption. In fullBreathtaking Ecuador become World Cup dark horses and expose Germany’s biggest problemThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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