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Rodrigo Moreno
Thomas Müller
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End of match

End of match

  • 92'
    FT: Germany 1-1 Spain. Both sides maintain their unbeaten records as this one finishes 1-1 here. Rodrigo opened the scoring early on for Spain in what was a bright start from the visitors but Thomas Muller's stunner drew Germany level and the hosts looked the most likely to win it from there, going closest through Timo Werner and Mats Hummels.
  • 90'
    2 minutes added on.
  • 89'
    A mix-up at the back sees Spain concede a corner but they recover to deal with the danger.
  • 88'
    A matter of minutes to go here and no sign of a winner.
  • 85'
    Germany continue to be the team doing all the attacking but it is looking more and more like this one will finish 1-1.
Substitution

Substitution

at Alemania
  • 84'
    Mario Gomez replaces Timo Werner.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 82'
    Rodri is on for his Spain debut in place of Thiago.
  • 81'
    Leon Goretzka replaces Thomas Muller for Germany.
  • 79'
    Werner puts an inviting ball across the face of the box but no one in a green shirt has gambled.
  • 76'
    CHANCE! Germany give the ball away in a dangerous position but Costa manages only to fire against Boateng when well placed.
  • 75'
    Germany are on the hunt for a winner here but they are being met with some stubborn Spanish resistance.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 71'
    Lucas Vazquez replaces David Silva.
  • 69'
    Sane comes on in place Draxler for Germany.
  • 65'
    Diego Costa replaces Rodrigo for the visitors.
  • 65'
    OFF THE BAR! Kroos dinks in a free-kick and Hummels lofts a header onto the crossbar. Just inches away from giving Germany the lead!
  • 64'
    Chance! Werner gets in behind Nacho but he can only find the side-netting. Germany are getting closer.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 59'
    Marco Asensio replaces Isco for Spain.
  • 57'
    Another good save as de Gea gets down well to his right to tip away Gundogan's measured effort.
  • 56'
    WHAT A SAVE! Silva finds Alba down the left and his low cross is perfect for Isco to convert from six yards but Ter Stegen throws himself in the way to keep the scores level.
  • 55'
    Boateng does well to come out and block Alba's effort away after he was found in acres of space down the left.
  • 53'
    Khedira is withdrawn following that knock and replaced by Ilkay Gundogan.
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 51'
    Nacho replaces Gerard Pique for Spain.
  • 50'
    Khedira looks to have hurt his knee in a challenge with Thiago.
  • 47'
    Draxler's dipping effort from the edge of the box is tipped away by de Gea.
  • 47'
    Muller forces an early corner with a probing run down the left-hand channel.
  • 46'
    Spain get us back underway here. Can either side find a winner?
Substitution

Substitution

at España
  • 46'
    Andres Iniesta is replaced by Saul Ñiguez ahead of the second half.
  • 45'
    HT: Germany 1-1 Spain. All level at the break here after Thomas Mueller's stunner cancelled out Rodrigo's early opener. It's has been an entertaining game, let's hope for more of the same in the second period.
  • 44'
    Great defending! Draxler squares up Ramos one-on-one but the Real Madrid man does brilliantly to prevent the winger from getting around him and earn his side a goal kick.
  • 42'
    A nice move from Spain is ended as the flag goes up against Isco. Another close call that one.
  • 38'
    Well well, Spain have looked very impressive so far here but Muller's moment of magic has restored parity. The momentum has swung in Germany's direction.
  • 35'
    GOAL! GERMANY! MULLER! Muller receives the ball 25 yards out and nonchalantly curls the ball beyond David de Gea and into the top corner to level things. What a strike!
  • 34'
    The ball is worked out to Hector on the left-hand side of the box but he gets his effort all wrong and the chance is lost.
  • 31'
    A rapid Spain counter ends with Iniesta volleying over form the edge of the box after Alba's low centre was scrambled away from in front of Isco.
  • 30'
    Werner drives down the left and puts in a dangerous cross but no one is there to convert it.
  • 29'
    A moment of concerns as Ramos goes down holding his knee following a challenge with Muller but the Spain skipper will be fine to continue.
  • 27'
    Silva swings the ball in but Boateng gets up to head the ball clear.
  • 26'
    Isco is brought down just outside of the box by Khedira.
  • 24'
    Silva weaves his way forward and finds Rodrigo but he is crowded out.
  • 23'
    Werner skids an effort across goal but he is wrongly flagged for offside.
  • 21'
    Silva looks to set Rodrigo away down the right but he has just strayed beyond the last defender.
  • 18'
    A great touch from Isco sets him away down the right and his low ball in threatens to put Silva in but he hasn't quite got the legs and Ter Stegen collects.
  • 16'
    53% of the ball for the Germans so far here, but they find themselves a goal behind.
  • 13'
    An entertaining game so far here as Germany go in search of an equaliser.
  • 10'
    Jonas Hector powers powers in a volley from range following a corner but it flashes just wide.
  • 9'
    Muller somehow fails to connect with Kimmich's cross from the right before Draxler sees a powerful volley blocked behind for a corner.
  • 6'
    GOAL! SPAIN! RODRIGO! What a pass this is from Iniesta! The veteran slips Rodrigo in with a reverse pass and the striker does the rest, slotting past Ter Stegen to open the scoring!
  • 4'
    Alba crosses low from the left but Khedira gets in before Silva to clear the ball away.
  • 3'
    Werner pulls the ball back for Ozil on the edge of the box but Alba does just enough to get his body in the way and prevent the Arsenal man from bursting into the area.
  • 1'
    Germany surrender possession cheaply early on but Spain can't take advantage.
  • 1'
    Germany get us underway here!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Anthems done, players ready, we're minutes away!
  • PRVW
    Toni Kroos will line up against club teammates Sergio Ramos, Isco and Dani Carvajal today.
  • PRVW
    The teams are gathering in the tunnel and we'll be getting underway shortly.
  • PRVW
    Warm-ups are underway here:
  • PRVW
    Just 45 minutes until things get underway here in Dusseldorf:
  • PRVW
    A strong team from the visitors as well, with Rodrigo the man given the nod up front.
  • PRVW
    A strong team then from the Germans who have Timo Werner leading the line, backed up by Julian Draxler, Thomas Muller and Mesut Ozil.
  • PRVW
    Spain: De Gea; Carvajal, Pique, Ramos, Alba; Thiago, Koke, Iniesta; Silva, Isco, Rodrigo.
  • PRVW
    Germany: Ter Stegen; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Hector; Khedira, Kroos; Ozil, Muller, Draxler, Werner.
Info

Pre-match

23 March 2018, 20:45

Referee: William Collum

Stadium: Merkur-Spiel Arena

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome! A veritable clash of the titans this evening as two of the favourites to win the World Cup face off. Who will claim the bragging rights tonight?