Ecuador pulled off one of the biggest results of the group stage. Germany scored after two minutes, but Ecuador came back to win 2-1 and force their way into the round-of-32 picture.
Leroy Sane gave Germany the dream start, Nilson Angulo answered almost instantly, and Gonzalo Plata won it late from a corner routine. Germany were already through, but this was still a proper warning.
Here are the Demon Notes from Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Plata arrives, Germany wobble, Ecuador survive and why Germany still rate as the better R32 chip team.
Ecuador 2-1 Germany
- Goals: Nilson Angulo, Gonzalo Plata; Leroy Sane for Germany
- Key story: Ecuador qualified from third in the wider picture, while Germany still topped the group
- Current projected R32 route: Germany v Paraguay (provisional)
- Demon route model: Germany 74% advance, 62% Shield; Ecuador have no current R32 fixture in this snapshot
- Fantasy story: Germany remain stronger for R32, but this defeat is a warning not to get lazy
Team Stats
Player Stats
| Player | Pos | Price | Output | Match stats | Fantasy verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo Plata | MID | 5.6m | Goal | Late winner from a corner routine | Fun story, route not live in current snapshot |
| Nilson Angulo | MID | 4.5m | Goal | Equalised quickly after Germany's opener | Monitor only if Ecuador route updates |
| Leroy Sane | MID | 8.0m | Goal | Scored after two minutes | Still viable if starting |
| Florian Wirtz | MID | 8.5m | Assist | Set up the opener | Good Germany route if nailed |
| Joshua Kimmich | DEF | 5.5m | Blank | Germany conceded twice | Still useful v Paraguay but not risk-free |
| Deniz Undav | FWD | 6.6m | Quiet | Did not add to his earlier haul | R32 minutes check needed |
Qualification And Round Of 32 Angle
Germany are still the clearer fantasy route. In the current provisional R32 snapshot, they face Paraguay and Demon gives them 74% to advance with a 62% Clean Sheet Shield chance.
Ecuador's win was brilliant, but they do not have a current playable R32 fixture in our snapshot. That means Ecuador players should stay out of chip planning until the route updates.
Verdict: keep Germany in the R32 pool, but do not ignore the warning. Kimmich, Wirtz and the Germany attackers are buys only if the XI looks strong.