Super-Sub Undav Snatches Late 2-1 Win for Germany Over Gallant Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast looked strong from the start and even took the lead through Franck Kessié. They matched Germany for large parts of the game, using Yan Diomande’s pace and direct play to create chances. Germany never lost belief. They kept probing until coach’s substitute Deniz Undav ran onto a Lukas Nmecha pass and fired home late in Toronto to seal a 2-1 victory. The Elephants were brave and dangerous, but a single moment of quality decided the tie. Germany’s depth and late flourish sent them into the knockout stage. For Ivory Coast, it is a narrow defeat that will hurt, but it also underlines their potential at this World Cup stage.
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