Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: super sub Undav’s brace secures round of 32 | OneFootball

Germany snatched a late 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast to secure a place in round 32 as they emerged winners of Group E.

Ivory Coast looked as though they might shock Germany through Franck Kessie after 30 minutes, but their hope was short lived as Julian Nagelsmann’s side equalised half hour later.

Two goals from super sub and former Brighton forward Deniz Undav, including his last-gasp winner in the 94th minute, were enough to overcome Ivory Coast to progress to the knock out after securing all three points.

As it happened

Germany dominated the opening five minutes, creating chances through Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala but neither were able to convert.

Havertz later came close again with a header, but his effort was well saved by Yahia Fofana,

Ivory Coast responded through Wilfried Singo, whose effort was blocked by Nathaniel Brown, while Nico Scholotterbeck went down to ground after taking a knock.

The German defender briefly left the field for treatment, leaving his side down to ten men for two minutes, before returning shortly after a medical assessment.

Shortly after Germany had a goal by Aleksandar Pavlovic ruled out for a foul on Fofana before the first hydration break.

Despite dominating possession, Germany fell behind after the half-hour mark when Franck Kessie gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 lead, following an assist from Yan Diomande.

Germany responded through Havertz to make it 1-1 but the goal was disallowed following a foul on Odilon Kossounou.

Julian Nagelsmann made one change at the start of the second half with Antonio Rudiger replacing an injured Schlotterbeck.

Ivory Coast started the second half brightly, edging possession in the opening ten minutes against Germany.

They came close to doubling their lead when Amad Diallo fired his chance over the crossbar.

Germany only had three shots at goal at the hour mark and missed a big chance through Havertz following a corner.

Germany’s patience paid off, with substitute Deniz Undav equalizing just eight minutes after his introduction to make it level at 1-1.

Ivory Coast suffered a late setback in the match when Singo was forced to come off with a hamstring injury ten minutes before full-time, he was replaced by Guela Doue.

The defender looked distraught on the bench, with concerns that the injury could potentially rule him out of the remainder of the tournament.

Ivory Coast looked to hold onto their equaliser, but Germany had other ideas, as Undav struck in the dying minutes of added time to make it 2–1 and win the group for his country to their opponents dismay.

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