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'We cannot allow that to happen' - Gundogan fumes after shocking North Macedonia defeat ends Germany's 20-year run

Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan voiced his frustration with Wednesday's stunning 2-1 defeat to North Macedonia, insisting that such results can't be allowed to happen.

Gundogan scored from the spot in the second half to equalise against the visitors in the World Cup qualifier, but Eljif Elmas struck an 85th-minute winner to stun the 2014 World Cup champions.

The defeat was Germany's first in a World Cup qualifier since a 5-1 loss to England back in September 2001.

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What was said?

"We cannot allow that to happen," Gundogan said in quotes on the German national team's official website.