Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal (opens original article in a new tab)

Ecuador advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds by defeating Germany 2-1, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute.

• Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a World Cup Group E match
• Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal in the 77th minute
• Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage for the second time