Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Undav’s 94th-minute winner ends 12-year World Cup wait

Germany are back in the World Cup knockouts.

Twelve years after their 2014 triumph, Die Mannschaft booked a last-32 spot with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Cote d’Ivoire at Toronto Stadium.

—How it unfolded—

Cote d’Ivoire stunned Germany in the 30th minute. Teenage star Yan Diomande tore down the wing, and Franck Kessie finished from close range. 1-0 Ivory Coast.

Germany thought they’d hit back before halftime. Twice. Twice the flag went up. Frustration boiled over for Julian Nagelsmann’s side.

The second half was all Germany. Pressure, pressure, pressure.

Substitute Deniz Undav broke through in the 65th minute, volleying home from a perfect Nadiem Amiri cross. 1-1.

The draw looked certain. Then stoppage time.
Four minutes into added time, Undav struck again. Same man, same clutch finish. Toronto erupted as German players and fans went wild.

—What it means—

Result: Germany 2-1 Cote d’Ivoire
Scorers: Kessie 30’ | Undav 65’, 90+4’
Impact: Germany advance to knockouts for first time since 2014. Cote d’Ivoire must beat Curacao in their final group game to stay alive.