Germany ahead Niclas Füllkrug salvaged a 1-1 draw towards Spain on Sunday on the World Cup.
The Germans nonetheless must win their final group match to have an opportunity of advancing to the knockout stage. The four-time champions have been eradicated within the group stage 4 years in the past in Russia.
Germany will subsequent face Costa Rica, who defeated Japan 1-0 earlier Sunday. Even a win might not be sufficient for the Germans, who’re in final place in Group E and want the opposite consequence to go their approach.
Germany have one level, two behind Japan and Costa Rica. Spain have 4 factors and maintain an enormous purpose distinction because of their opening 7-0 rout of Costa Rica.
The match between the pre-tournament favorites was one of the vital anticipated within the group stage.
Spain tried to manage the tempo of the sport with ball possession however weren’t in a position to create many important alternatives till Álvaro Morata discovered the online within the 62nd minute with a pleasant one-touch from shut vary after a well-place low cross from Jordi Alba.
Germany struggled and solely threatened sporadically in just a few breakaways and set items, however Füllkrug lastly discovered the equalizer within the 83rd with a shot from shut vary into the highest of the online.
The purpose saved Germany from enduring consecutive losses initially of a World Cup for the primary time.
Spain’s subsequent match is towards Japan at Khalifa Worldwide Stadium, whereas Germany return to Al Bayt Stadium to face Costa Rica.
