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 a 77th-minute goal from Gonzalo Plata.

• Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in a World Cup group stage match
• Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal in the 77th minute
• Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage for the second time since 2002