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Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany
BBC Sport Thursday 25 June 2026, 22:00 UTC 1 min read
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Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Plata (LOCATION) Ecuador (LOCATION) Germany (LOCATION) Gonzalo Plata (PERSON) Kevin Rodriuguez' (PERSON) Manuel Neuer (PERSON) World Cup Group (EVENT) New York (LOCATION)
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