Undav Scores Late Winner as Germany Edge Ivory Coast to Advance to Knockout Stage
Germany secured a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Toronto, sealing their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2014.
Kai Havertz had an early chance, volleying over in the box, and later saw a header saved by Yahia Fofana.
Felix Nmecha's deflected effort landed on the roof of the net, and a subsequent goal was disallowed due to a foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Ivory Coast took the lead against the run of play, with Franck Kessie calmly finishing a chance created by Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo.
Germany had a goal disallowed before half-time, with Jamal Musiala fouling Odilon Kossounou before Havertz scored.
After the break, Ivory Coast looked likely to score again, but Germany equalized through substitute Deniz Undav, who volleyed home Nadiem Amiri's cross.
Undav then scored the winner in stoppage time, collecting Felix Nmecha's pass and finishing past Fofana.
The win ensures Germany's qualification for the knockouts, while Ivory Coast must wait until their final group game to determine their fate.
Kai Havertz had an early chance, volleying over in the box, and later saw a header saved by Yahia Fofana.
Felix Nmecha's deflected effort landed on the roof of the net, and a subsequent goal was disallowed due to a foul by Aleksandar Pavlovic.
Ivory Coast took the lead against the run of play, with Franck Kessie calmly finishing a chance created by Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo.
Germany had a goal disallowed before half-time, with Jamal Musiala fouling Odilon Kossounou before Havertz scored.
After the break, Ivory Coast looked likely to score again, but Germany equalized through substitute Deniz Undav, who volleyed home Nadiem Amiri's cross.
Undav then scored the winner in stoppage time, collecting Felix Nmecha's pass and finishing past Fofana.
The win ensures Germany's qualification for the knockouts, while Ivory Coast must wait until their final group game to determine their fate.
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