Ivory Coast suffered a cruel late defeat as Germany grabbed a stoppage‑time winner to seal a 2–1 victory and book their place in the knockout round.
The former African champions looked well on course for a valuable result after a composed first half performance that saw them take the lead. Cote D’Ivoire controlled large spells, moving the ball confidently and threatening on the break, leaving Germany under pressure at times before the interval.
Germany rallied after halftime. They found an equalizer to level the contest and gradually grew into the game, probing for a decisive moment. With the clock winding down and the match heading for a draw, Germany produced a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time - a blow that left Ivory Coast devastated and robbed them of all three points.
The late goal not only extinguished Ivory Coast’s hopes of collecting points from this fixture but also sent Germany through to the knockout stages.
For the Ivorians, it is a bitter lesson in concentration and the cruel fine margins of tournament football; for Germany, a dramatic finish and momentum as they advance.
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