Niclas Fuellkrug's late equaliser snatched Germany a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Spain in a heavyweight World Cup clash on Sunday.
Germany substitute Niclas Fullkrug turns away after scoring a late equaliser against Spain to keep his side's World Cup hopes alive.DOHA - Niclas Fuellkrug's late equaliser snatched Germany a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Spain in a heavyweight World Cup clash on Sunday, leaving both sides' hopes of qualifying for the last 16 still in the balance.
"We really wanted to pull back, that was very important for the feelings ," Fuellkrug told German TV network ZDF. Germany coach Hansi Flick rejected suggestions his side had been distracted in their shock opening defeat by Japan because of their pre-game protest against FIFA"silencing teams" and the taut opening exchanges quickly ensured all focus was on the football.
It seemed like they were picking up where they left off after their 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica, but Germany steeled themselves, keeping Luis Enrique's side at bay.Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon relied on his footwork under pressure as La Roja sought to dominate possession.Neuer erred with the ball at his feet too, with Germany similarly looking to build from the back, but Ferran Torres could not capitalise.
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