In a thrilling encounter between Spain and Germany, both teams showcased their prowess but ended the first half without a goal. The match began with Spain receiving an early opportunity from a free kick due to a yellow card on Germany’s Antonio Rudiger, but Lamine Yamal’s attempt went wide. Germany’s Kai Havertz also missed a crucial chance, failing to connect with a well-placed pass from Rudiger. Despite Spain’s dominance in possession and more shots on goal, the score remained 0-0 at halftime.
The second half saw Spain take the lead early on. In the 51st minute, Dani Olmo capitalized on a regained possession near the German net, delivering a powerful shot that found the back of the net. Germany, determined to equalize, had a promising opportunity in the 70th minute, but Robert Andrich’s shot was expertly saved by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon. Spain’s defense remained resilient, thwarting multiple German attacks.
Germany continued to press for an equalizer, and in the 77th minute, they came agonizingly close. Niclas Fullkrug, after a sequence of precise passes, took a close-range shot that unfortunately hit the right post. The relentless efforts of the German team finally paid off in the 89th minute when Florian Wirtz managed to break through the Spanish defense, scoring the much-needed equalizer and bringing the score to 1-1.
As the match headed into extra time, both teams remained determined to secure a win. The game, characterized by high-intensity play and numerous scoring opportunities, was a testament to the skill and tenacity of both sides. Fans eagerly awaited the outcome as the battle for supremacy continued beyond regular time, with the score level at 1-1.
