Germany respond to deny Spain key World Cup win

Originally posted on Football Espana | By Feargal Brennan | Last updated 11/27/22

Spain missed out on the chance to seal their last 16 place at the 2022 World Cup as Germany battled back to seal a 1-1 draw in Al Khor.

La Roja looked set to book their knockout spot against Hansi Flick’s side at the Al Bayt Stadium but the four time winners rallied in the final stages to grab a draw.

Substitute Alvaro Morata finally broke the deadlock on the night for Spain as he neatly finished off Jordi Alba’s cross on the hour mark.

It just got even tougher for Germany as Morata opens the scoring with a clever finish! #BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 27, 2022

Spain looked to close out the win in the final moments, but a late change also from Germany proved crucial for Flick too, as Lukas Fullkrug came off the bench to hammer home an equaliser.

Niclas Fullkrug stepping up to the plate for Germany! #BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/iFq5Stj2tv

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 27, 2022

A draw means Spain end the night on four points from two games as Germany are back on track in their push to avoid another group stage exit at the World Cup.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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