Germany held by Spain in World Cup thriller
Late goal from Niclas Fullkrug earns Germany a point
Spain remain top of Group E despite draw
Germany have been handed a World Cup lifeline after Niclas Fullkrug's late equaliser earned them a 1-1 draw against Spain in a thrilling Group E clash at Al Bayt Stadium. Spain had taken the lead through Alvaro Morata's 62nd-minute header, but Fullkrug's 83rd-minute strike rescued a point for Germany.
The result leaves Spain top of Group E with four points, while Germany move up to second with one point. Costa Rica are third with three points, while Japan are bottom with zero points.
Germany will now face Costa Rica in their final group game on Thursday, while Spain will take on Japan. Germany must beat Costa Rica and hope that Spain lose to Japan in order to qualify for the knockout stages.
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