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Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Ronald Blum, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The winning goal was scored in the 77th minute by Gonzalo Plata, who managed to poke the ball past Germany's goalkeeper.
Ecuador has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage after defeating Germany. The winning goal was scored in the 77th minute by Gonzalo Plata, who managed to poke the ball past Germany's goalkeeper. The match saw Germany take the lead initially, with Leroy Sané scoring.
However, Ecuador was able to rally and secure a 2-1 win. This outcome allowed Ecuador to move forward in the tournament. Further details about the match can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which provided coverage of the event from Tomball , TX.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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