FIFA World Cup, Germany hold Spain to 1-1 draw: Stats
Germany held Spain to a 1-1 draw in a Group E match of the FIFA World Cup. Dani Olmo got his effort pushed away, while Germany got a goal disallowed due to offside in the first half. Alvaro Morata broke the deadlock at the 62nd-minute mark. However, a late goal by substitute Niclas Fullkrug helped Germany stay alive in the 2022 WC.
How did the match pan out?
Spain were dominating the play and almost took an early lead through Olmo but Manuel Neuer turned his shot onto the crossbar. Germany garnered a free-kick and Antonio Rudiger nodded home Joshua Kimmich's cross, only for the goal to be ruled out as offside. Spain eventually took the lead post-half-time. Germany pressed forward, with Fullkrug dispatching the equalizer to survive in the competition.
Olmo enters the record books
As per Opta, Olmo's shot for Spain in the seventh minute against Germany came after a sequence of 35 uninterrupted passes, thereby equalling the longest to end in a shot or a goal at the 2022 WC (also Jack Grealish's goal for England versus Iran).
Feats galore for Morata
As per Opta, Morata is the sixth player to score in consecutive games as a substitute in World Cup history (two goals). He's the first to do so for Spain. He is also the fifth player to score in his first two WC appearances for Spain after Fernando Torres, Basora, Zarra, and Jon Andoni Goikoetxea. Meanwhile, he netted his 29th goal for Spain.
A look at their head-to-head record in WC
This was the fifth meeting between Spain and Germany at the FIFA WC, the joint-most that Spain have faced any side at the competition (also five versus Brazil). Spain failed to win in any of their first three against Germany (D1 L2) but won their previous meet (1-0) in the 2010 semi-final. Spain eventually wound up as the winner in the 2010 edition.
Neuer, Busquets script these numbers
As per Opta, veteran goalkeeper Neuer made his 18th appearance at the FIFA World Cup. He has now tied Brazil's Claudio Taffarel and Germany's Sepp Maier for the most WC appearances by a goalkeeper. Sergio Busquets marked his 15th WC appearance, equaling Xavi Hernandez. Only Sergio Ramos has made more appearances for Spain in the tournament.
Notable records for Spain
As per Squawka, Spain have now scored as many goals in two games at the 2022 World Cup as they managed during the 2010 tournament (8). Spain have lost only three of their last 19 games in the group stage of a WC tournament (W12 D4). They are unbeaten in six group matches (W3 D3) since losing against Chile in 2014.
A look at key stats and standings
Spain bossed the ball game, clocking 64% possession. They attempted seven shots, with three on target. Germany struggled to hold the ball and managed 36% possession. Regardless, they took 11 shots with four on target. Spain (W1 D1) are still atop Group E standings. Japan (W1 L1) and Costa Rica (W1 L1) trail them. Germany (D1 L1) languish at the bottom.
