Spain vs Germany 1-1: World Cup 2022 – as it happened
All the updates from the FIFA World Cup 2022 match between Germany and Spain at Al Bayt Stadium.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Spain vs Germany World Cup 2022 match on Sunday, November 27.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Spain vs Germany World Cup 2022 match on Sunday, November 27.
- Spain XI: Unai Simon, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba (Balde 81′), Gavi (Williams 66′), Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Ferran Torres (Morata 54′), Marco Asensio (Koke 66′), Dani Olmo.
- Germany XI: Manuel Neuer, David Raum (Schlotterbeck 86′), Antonio Rudiger, Thilo Kehrer (Klostermann 70′), Niklas Sule, Leon Goretzka, Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan (Sane 70′), Jamal Musiala, Thomas Muller (Fullkrug 70′), Serge Gnabry (Hoffmann 84′).
- Germany were stunned by Japan in their World Cup opener; Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 on the same day.
- Spain are looking for their second World Cup title; Germany have won the World Cup four times.
- Rankings: Germany (11), Spain (7)
- Live updates
- Match stats
- Lineups
It’s a wrap!
For a match everyone was eyeing from the very moment the World Cup schedule was released, it did not fail to deliver.
The end-to-end nature, coupled with some rather impactful substitutions, helped the match live up to its billing.
So, where do things stand in Group E now that the dust has settled? Spain continue to maintain their hold on the top spot with four points, while Japan and Costa Rica occupy the second and third places at three points each.
Germany will be grateful for the one point they drew today, as it means their chances of progressing into the Round of 16 are still intact.
The final round of matches within this group have just become that much more compelling after today’s result.
Do make sure to check out our detailed match report before you go, and we look forward to having you join us again for tomorrow’s set of exciting matches!
🇩🇪 Germany 1 – 1 Spain 🇪🇸
FULL-TIME: Germany looked done and dusted after Álvaro Morata put Spain ahead earlier, but improved and got their goal through Niclas Füllkrug.
⚽ LIVE #GERESP match blog: https://t.co/M5Ti3m0pA6 pic.twitter.com/stQTvjelcP
— AJE Sport (@AJE_Sport) November 27, 2022
Ilkay Gundogan: “[Fullkrug’s] finish was unbelievable.”
“We had a couple of really good chances,” Germany’s Ilkay Gundogan told the BBC after the match. “In the end, the result is fair against a very tough Spanish side. Now it’s all about the final game of the group.”
“In a World Cup, you already know it’s going to be dramatic and full of ups and downs. The way Niclas [Fullkrug] scored, the finish was unbelievable. He stepped up when we needed [it].”
🇩🇪 👕Niclas Fullkrug in his first 3 games for Germany;
⚽ vs. Oman
❌ vs. Japan
⚽ vs. Spain🗓️A year ago today,he was playing in the 2nd tier of German football.
🔥Today,scores a crucial equaliser off the bench at the #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 |#GER |#ESPGER pic.twitter.com/QoZo0EDjXq
— FIFA World Cup Stats (@alimo_philip) November 27, 2022
Alvaro Morata: ‘Could have been a semifinal or final of a World Cup’
Speaking to the BBC, Spanish forward Alvaro Morata had this to say about the match: “When we are on the bench, we are important to [help] change the game – and it [ended up] like this.”
“Germany have an amazing team, and I think it was an amazing game. [With these] two teams, it could have been a semifinal or a final of a World Cup.”
“The most important thing is to win, and tonight they scored an amazing goal. We were unlucky not to have won.”
🚨| OFFICIAL: Álvaro Morata has been awarded with the man of the match award against Germany. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/XxwQzDzLQp
— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) November 27, 2022
Fullkrug to the rescue!
Niclas Fullkrug keeps Germany in it! 🇩🇪#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/uEPGpYahM8
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 27, 2022
Bright future for Musiala
Jamal Musiala’s game by numbers vs. Spain:
100% crosses completed
84% pass accuracy
47 touches
7 ground duels won
4/6 dribbles completed
3 key passes
1 big chance created
1 assistMagic. 🪄 pic.twitter.com/u9rHrwIWE7
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 27, 2022
Morata magic
Alvaro Morata in 36 minutes vs. Germany:
16 touches
1 shot on target
1 goalImpact sub. 💪 pic.twitter.com/v8j9tl2qIE
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 27, 2022
Full-time: Spain 1-1 Germany
After a blistering last five minutes, the referee blows the final whistle.
What a match that was! Germany looked done and dusted after Morata put Spain ahead.
Realising how dire their situation was after the Japan defeat, Flick was able to make the necessary tactical switches to allow for a comeback.
In the end, the substitutes won the day and Fullkrug will certainly be a popular man back home.
Spain will not be too displeased with the result, however, as they already secured a vital three points in their previous match against Costa Rica.
Sane almost grabs Germany the winner!
A beautifully timed pass from the far left finds Sane, who executes his run superbly.
Simon is forced to rush out to confront the striker, and Sane almost sends in a pass as he slides off the pitch, but the ball ends up at the feet of Rodri who is able to clear.
90+6 mins: Spain 1-1 Germany
German corner courtesy of defensive error
Germany are able to win a corner on the left after a header from Carvajal ends up missing Simon and the ball goes out.
Kimmich takes it but overcooks the delivery as Musiala at the far post fails to get a head on it.
90+4 mins: Spain 1-1 Germany
Six minutes of stoppage time
With a more contentious second half, it is no surprise the fourth official has added six minutes of stoppage time.
90+2 mins: Spain 1-1 Germany
Schlotterbeck with huge tackle
After receiving the ball inside the box on the right side, it looks like Morata is set to make it 2-1 to Spain as he bears down on the net.
He fails, however, to see Schlotterbeck sprinting in from behind as the German executes a timely slide tackle to knock the ball out of play.
The resulting corner is taken on the right side, but Germany are able to stamp out any further threat.
90 mins: Spain 1-1 Germany
Now that’s why you have a subs’ bench
Alvaro Morata comes on and scores in eight minutes. Niclas Fullkrug comes on, and 13 minutes later …
Pair of German changes
Raum and Gnabry are brought off and replaced by Nico Schlotterbeck and Jonas Hofmann respectively.
87 mins: Spain 1-1 Germany
GOAL!
Fullkrug makes it 1-1!
German prayers are answered as Fullkrug scores a monumental goal to bring back his side into this contest.
After the ball pings back and forth as the Germans advance on the Spanish end, the ball ends up at the feet of the forward towards the right side of the box.
He is given the necessary space to rocket the ball right into the net as the German contingent in the crowd goes wild.
83 mins: Spain 1-1 Germany
Balde comes on for Spain
Alba, after receiving a knee to his back courtesy of Klostermann while trying to win an aerial challenge, is taken off to rousing applause.
83 mins: Spain 1-0 Germany
Free-kick for Germany in a dangerous area
Germany continue to attack, and after numerous attempts are rebuffed, they finally win a free-kick just outside the box on the left side.
Leroy Sane and Joshua Kimmich hover over the ball, with the latter taking the kick. He unfortunately drives it straight into the wall, which results in a corner for Germany on the left.
Nothing comes of it, however.
81 mins: Spain 1-0 Germany
Decent turnout
The latest numbers…
With 75 minutes on the clock, here’s how we’re looking…
Two-way traffic …
A German revival at the start of the second half was dented by that Spanish goal, but that was a good period for them just now. Chances missed. Will they get more?
Musiala unable to convert
Jamal Musiala makes a lovely run from the right as Germany look to equalise.
He sends in a cross towards Niclas Fullkrug but Aymeric Laporte is able to close him down before the ball reaches its intended target.
Moments later Musiala regains the ball, this time with space inside the box.
He shoots, but the goalkeeper does well to close the angle down and save.
This is much, much better from Die Mannschaft.
74 mins: Spain 1-0 Germany
Germany in desperation mode
Given the previous changes, it is clear Flick has just one thing in mind: Get a goal right now!
72 mins: Spain 1-0 Germany
Triple subsitution for Germany
Flick making some major tactical switches here as he brings on Leroy Sane, Lukas Klostermann and Niclas Fullkrug for Gundogan, Muller and Kehrer.
70 mins: Spain 1-0 Germany
More reaction to that goal …
Fantastic finish from Morata and almost an identical situation like the Euros last summer coming off the bench and changing the game.
“goal scorer’s goal” 🤌🏼👊🏼💪🏼— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) November 27, 2022
Luis Enrique got Spain playing amazing football, as always
— Siavoush Fallahi (@SiavoushF) November 27, 2022
A point is a great result for Germany here. A 1-0 defeat isn't an especially bad one, though: all it means is that they have to beat Costa Rica and assume Spain beat Japan (by more than one, I think, to be certain).
— Rory Smith (@RorySmith) November 27, 2022
Asensio almost doubles advantage
After a defensive lapse in the midfield from Germany, Spain are able to make another run.
The ball is put on a platter for Asensio, who is just outside of the box, but he blasts it well over the bar.
Soon after, Enrique decides more changes are required as Gavi and Asensio come off for Nico Williams and Koke.
65 mins: Spain 1-0 Germany
Told you so
Ball in from the left, finding Morata … What did we say just a few minutes ago?