Spain and Germany Draw in Thrilling World Cup Match
Alvaro Morata Earns a Point for Spain
WEB Spain and Germany played out an exciting 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Spain took the lead through a well-taken goal from Alvaro Morata in the 62nd minute, but Niclas Fullkrug's 83rd-minute strike earned Germany a share of the points.
A Hard-Fought Contest
WEB The match was a hard-fought affair from the start, with both teams playing with great intensity and determination. Spain had the better of the first half, creating several good chances but failing to make them count. Germany came out stronger in the second half and were rewarded for their persistence with Fullkrug's late equalizer. The result leaves both teams with one point after the first round of matches in Group E.
Morata's Goal Gives Spain the Lead
WEB Spain took the lead in the 62nd minute when Morata finished off a superb move. The move started with a great pass from Pedri to Jordi Alba, who whipped in a cross that Morata met with a clinical finish. It was a great goal from the Juventus striker, who has now scored nine goals in his last 12 appearances for Spain.
Fullkrug's Late Strike Earns Germany a Point
WEB Germany came close to equalizing on several occasions, but they had to wait until the 83rd minute to find their goal. Fullkrug was the man who got it, smashing home a rebound after Leroy Sane's shot had been saved by Unai Simon. It was a deserved goal for Germany, who had been the better team in the second half.
Highlights
WEB Watch the Spain v Germany Group E highlights from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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