Undav late show sends Germany into World Cup knockout since 2014

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Germany has secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in twelve years after defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 in a thrilling Group E encounter.

Four-time world champions Germany broke their twelve-year tournament hoodoo on Saturday, sealing progression to the FIFA World Cup knockout phase following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.

Julian Nagelsmann’s side fell behind in the first half to a Franck Kessié strike but completely reversed their fortunes after the interval. The hard-fought win officially banishes the ghosts of consecutive group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022.

The tactical catalyst proved to be substitute forward Deniz Undav, who turned the high-stakes match on its head at the Toronto Stadium.

Undav clinical leveled proceedings in the 68th minute before firing a stunning, stoppage-time winner in the 94th minute to secure the maximum six points. The historic triumph guarantees Germany a safe passage into the expanded Round of 32 phase.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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