7M - Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Sebastian Beccaceces side reach World Cup round of 32 with dramatic comeback win

Ecuador secured a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Germany needed less than two minutes to open the scoring through Leroy Sane. Florian Wirtz slid a precise pass into the path of the forward, who finished ruthlessly past goalkeeper Hernan Galindez despite furious Ecuadorian protests regarding a potential foul in the build-up.

La Tri responded almost immediately and equalized in the ninth minute. Winger Nilson Angulo caught veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out with a stunning long-range strike from distance, sending the massive contingent of South American fans into raptures.

The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute when Gonzalo Plata reacted quickest inside the penalty area to prod the ball home. The stunning winner seals a historic victory for Ecuador, moving them to four points and cementing their spot in the round of 32, while Germany also progress from Group E.