Germany required some inspiration from substitute Deniz Undav to claim a last-gasp 2–1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire that secures its place in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
Germany’s first real test of this summer’s tournament proved a slow burner in Toronto, but it was Côte d’Ivoire who ignited the contest at the half-hour mark. The coveted Yan Diomande delivered a teasing cross which was eventually turned in by Franck Kessié, and the four-time world champions failed to produce a response by the halftime whistle.
