Nicolas Fullkrug scored a late equalizer to help Germany produce one of the close World Cup results of the weekend action. After Spain took the lead early in the second half thanks to Alvaro Morata, another substitute, Fullkrug, changed the dynamic and gave Germany their first point of the 2022 World Cup after their shocking loss to Japan. Morata, who was introduced early in the second half, did succeed in scoring for Spain, outdueling Manuel Neuer with a clever flick from close range. After Musiala’s turn, Fullkrug came back with a powerful finale, and Germany came out on top.
There were times when it seemed like a heavyweight match because it was the only group-stage game featuring two previous World Cup champions. Both teams made an effort to play from the back. Both sides made an effort to press their opponents further up the field. There were both good and bad times. For the first goal, Niklas Sule’s poor defense let Morata in, and Spain also showed weaknesses. This World Cup appears to be marked by a struggle for consistency. Only one team has two victories: France.
In the end, a game that had on match morning promised to decide much, ultimately decided little. Spain’s great team was unable to deliver the statement they had promised. Germany is still fighting in this World Cup. Unless Japan beats Spain, they will advance to the knockout rounds if they defeat Costa Rica by two goals or more. If Germany only wins by one goal, a draw might be sufficient for Japan; in that case, the head-to-head record would be used before goals are scored. It would take some strange outcomes for Spain to be eliminated, such as a crushing German victory and a four-goal or more loss to Japan.
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