Simon Adingra criticized for late mistake in Ivory Coast's match against Germany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
In a Group E match on June 20, the Ivory Coast led Germany 1-0 at halftime following a goal from Franck Kessie. The tie turned when Deniz Undav scored to level the match in the 68th minute. A crucial error by Simon Adingra in the final minutes allowed Germany to secure a 2-1 victory with Undav's second goal in extra time. The loss puts Ivory Coast second in Group E with one win and one loss, three points overall. They face Curacao next on June 25, while Germany will take on Ecuador.
- •Ivory Coast took a 1-0 lead through Franck Kessie in the first half.
- •Deniz Undav equalized for Germany in the 68th minute.
- •A late error from Simon Adingra allowed Germany to score again in extra time.
- •Ivory Coast is currently second in Group E with three points.
- •Next, Ivory Coast will face Curacao on June 25.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Ivory Coast's Simon Adingra draws strong criticism for costly mistake vs Germany
"The Ivory Coast had a huge opportunity to win against top contender Germany in a Group E match, but a late error proved costly.
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