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Backs against the wall, Ecuador conjure World Cup ...
Key takeaways
- Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece hugged a loved one behind the dugout.
- Gonzala Plata's 77th-minute goal dragged Ecuador past Germany 2-1 and into the round of 32 when it looked as though their inefficiency in front of goal would condemn them to a shock early exit from the World Cup.
- Agony quickly returned in the form of the final 13 minutes -- plus seven added on for stoppage time -- as sliced clearances, desperate challenges and shredded nerves tried to combine to keep Germany at bay.
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Substitutes ran on the pitch. Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece hugged a loved one behind the dugout. The sea of yellow all around made Met Life Stadium almost shake.
Gonzala Plata's 77th-minute goal dragged Ecuador past Germany 2-1 and into the round of 32 when it looked as though their inefficiency in front of goal would condemn them to a shock early exit from the World Cup.
From agony to ecstasy in no time at all. Agony quickly returned in the form of the final 13 minutes -- plus seven added on for stoppage time -- as sliced clearances, desperate challenges and shredded nerves tried to combine to keep Germany at bay.
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