Highlights and notable moments

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After coming on for Muller in the second half, Fullkrug’s goal in the 83rd minute got Germany back into the game, and most importanly revitalised their hopes of advancing in Qatar.


The Werder Bremen man has a knack for late-game drama. He has scored five goals after the 80th minute, which leads all players in Europe’s top five leagues this season.

After the match: What the players and managers said
Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, to BBC One: “I was on the bench talking to Thomas Muller and we felt there was a goal for us. The finish from Niclas was unbelievable, a typical striker’s finish and he telegram database stood up when we really needed it.”

Spain forward Alvaro Morata, to BBC: “Two teams that could be in a semifinal or final of the World Cup. The most important thing is to win, but they scored an amazing goal and it was unlucky we didn’t have the victory.”

Key stats (provided by ESPN Stats & Information)
– Germany have gone winless in their first two matches in a FIFA World Cup since 1938. Fullkrug’s late equaliser ensured that Germany have never lost their first two matches at a World Cup.

– Alvaro Morata, with his second goal of the tournament, becomes the 19th different Spain player with goals at multiple World Cups.

Up next
Spain: Work still to do against Japan on Thursday in order to move onto the Round of 16. Will win the group with a victory, or with a draw if Costa Rica draw/lose to Germany.

Germany: The late draw keeps their chances of advancing to the next round. Beat Costa Rica and will need to keep one eye on how the Japan-Spain match shakes out as the scenarios are quite complicated.