An 83rd-minute purpose from substitute Niklas Feulkrug ended Germany’s World Cup survival hopes in a 1-1 draw towards Spain. On Thursday, they are going to face Costa Rica, which they must win.
Nicklas Feulkrug struck within the 83rd minute to cancel Spain’s lead and provides the four-time world champions their first level in two matches after their opening loss to Japan.
Germany seemed to be in severe hazard of repeating their group stage failure of 2018 in Russia when Alvato Morata, eight minutes after approaching from the bench, neatly flicked in a cross from Jordi Alba to present Spain the lead within the 62nd minute. Gave it
In the 83rd minute, they had been again in competition as Leroy Sane took benefit of a poor defensive clearance to feed Jamal Musiala, who turned between two Spain defenders, the ball falling to Fülkrug, who fired excessive into the web. Flew.
The Werder Bremen ahead, who gained his first cap earlier this month after a string of objectives within the Bundesliga, changed Thomas Müller 13 minutes from time as Germany sought an equaliser.
Spain haven’t misplaced to Germany in official competitors because the 1988 European Championships. The final time they met within the Nations League two years in the past, the Germans misplaced 6-0 to Spain. Germany’s final victory towards “La Rosa” got here eight years in the past in a pleasant match.
This was the fifth assembly between the powerhouses on the World Cup, with Spain successful the newest 1–0 within the semi-finals of the 2010 match in South Africa.
Scenario for Germany and Spain
Spain’s subsequent match is towards Japan on the Khalifa International Stadium, whereas Germany return to the El Bayt Stadium to face Costa Rica. Both the matches might be performed on the identical time on Thursday.
If each Germany and Spain win, each will advance. If the Japan–Spain match was a draw, Germany must overcome the goal-difference deficit towards the Japanese. If Japan wins, the Germans must prime Spain – who beat Costa Rica 7–0 – to beat on purpose distinction.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
