Germany 1, Ecuador 2

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Interstat) — Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 on Thursday in a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, overcoming an early deficit behind a goal and an assist from midfielder Gonzalo Plata. Germany struck first when substitute Leroy Sané scored in the second minute. Ecuador equalized in the ninth minute when midfielder Nilson Angulo found the net with Plata providing the assist. Plata then scored the winner in the 77th minute, firing a left-footed shot past the German goalkeeper. Plata’s performance highlighted the match as he contributed directly to both Ecuador goals. Defender Piero Hincapié, substitute Aleksandar Pavlovic and… Read more...