Germany player ratings vs Ivory Coast: Deniz Undav deserves to start! Super-sub scores twice against Yan Diomande-inspired Elephants to pile pressure on Kai Havertz
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Germany defeated Ivory Coast in a World Cup Group E match in Toronto, driven by a two-goal performance from substitute Deniz Undav. Despite an early lead from Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie, Germany secured the win in injury time.
Why it matters
This match highlights the competitive nature of international football and the impact of tactical substitutions in high-stakes tournaments.
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast to an absorbing World Cup Group E encounter in Toronto on Saturday evening. The four-time champions began brightly, with Kai Havertz looking likely up front, but The Elephants were a constant threat on the break and took the lead after half an hour when a dangerous cross from the impressive Yan Diomande led to Franck Kessie slotting home from close range.
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