FIFA World Cup 2022

World Cup: Germany ekes out a draw with Spain

Issued on: 27/11/2022 – 22:01Modified: 27/11/2022 – 22:03

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Germany’s midfielder #14 Jamal Musiala, Spain’s defender #20 Dani Carvajal and Spain’s midfielder #16 Rodri run for the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Germany at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 27, 2022. © Kirill Kudryavtsev, AFP

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Substitute Niclas Fuellkrug’s close range strike late in the second half rescued Germany a valuable 1-1 draw against Spain in a World Cup Group E showdown on Sunday, a result which left the group still wide open.

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Alvaro Morata beat his marker and flicked the ball in at the near post past goalkeeper Manuel Neuer following a low cross from Jordi Alba in the 62nd minute to give the lead.

But Fuellkrug levelled in the 83rd minute, smashing home a loose ball inside the box.

Spain top the standings with four points and now need only a draw in their game against Japan to progress. A win would send them through to the knockout round in first place.

, who lost 2-1 in their opener against Japan, are bottom of the table on one point. They need to win against Costa Rica on Thursday and their hopes then depend on Japan losing. If Japan draw it would come down to goal difference or goals scored by Germany and Japan. 

(Reuters)

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