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BBC Sport·about 2 hours ago

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

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.

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