Germany Advances to Knockout Stage with 2-1 Win Over Ivory Coast
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Deniz Undav scored two goals after entering as a substitute to give Germany a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup Group E match on Saturday. The result clinched a spot in the knockout stage for Germany with one group game remaining. Ivory Coast took an early lead when captain Franck Kessie scored in the 30th minute. Germany had two goals disallowed in the first half due to fouls. Undav leveled the score in the 68th minute by volleying in a cross from Nadiem Amiri. He then scored the winning goal in stoppage time, finishing a pass from Felix Nmecha.
What’s verified
Deniz Undav scored two goals for Germany after coming on as a substitute.
Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
Franck Kessie opened the scoring for Ivory Coast in the first half.
Undav’s first goal came in the 68th minute and his winner in stoppage time.
Germany had two goals disallowed in the first half for fouls.
The match was played in Toronto.
Not yet confirmed
The attendance figure of 43,036 is reported by one source.
Germany’s 11-match winning streak is reported by one source.
Details about Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi not playing due to an off-field investigation are reported by one source.
Specific statistics on Undav’s international scoring record and his club season are reported by one source.
Key figures
Deniz Undav (Germany forward), Franck Kessie (Ivory Coast captain), Julian Nagelsmann (Germany coach), Felix Nmecha (Germany midfielder), Nadiem Amiri (Germany midfielder), Yan Diomande (Ivory Coast midfielder), Yahia Fofana (Ivory Coast goalkeeper), Kai Havertz (Germany striker), Jamal Musiala (Germany midfielder), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany midfielder).
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports, abcnews.com
