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Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Ronald Blum, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the match can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which reported on the World Cup game between Ecuador and Germany.
Ecuador has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage after defeating Germany. The winning goal was scored in the 77th minute by Gonzalo Plata, who managed to get the ball past Manuel Neuer. The match saw Germany take the lead initially, thanks to a goal from Leroy Sané.
However, Ecuador was able to rally and secure a 2-1 win. This outcome allows Ecuador to move forward in the tournament. Further details about the match can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which reported on the World Cup game between Ecuador and Germany.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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