Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update



                     Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update

24' CHANCE! Simon gives the ball away cheaply to Gnabry at the edge of the area. His left-footed effort is well wide of the target, however.

22' CHANCE! Busquets plays a nice ball out wide left for Alba, who comes in on his weaker right foot before shooting from distance. His effort, however, flies wide.
20' Germany are a lot more comfortable on the ball than at the beginning of the game.
18' Spain are nearly caught out while playing through Germany's press, only for Busquets to keep the ball well.
16' Spain are pressing excellently, moving coherently as a collective to try and shut down Germany high up the field.
14' Spain appear to be fond of switching the play to try to catch Germany short. It's something they've done several times already, with Gavi breaking from midfield at the same time to try and get in behind Germany's defence.
12' Germany look to have set themselves up to counter-attack Spain, rather than battle for possession.
10' Germany break Spain's press, funnelling the ball into space for Gnabry, only for Simon to shut down the move, and for the linesman to signal for offside in any case.
8' Germany are having trouble keeping the ball.
6' CHANCE! Pedri, Gavi and Asensio combine intelligently before playing the ball out wide left to Olmo, whose scorching effort from outside the box is pushed onto the crossbar by Neuer.
4' Germany are being careful to retain their shape as Spain build from the back.
2' Spain have begun with intent, pressing high up the field.
1' We're underway here in Qatar.
This will be the fifth meeting between Spain and Germany at the World Cup, the joint-most that La Roja have faced any side at the competition (also five against Brazil). They failed to win any of their first three against Germany, but won the most recent encounter 1-0 in the 2010 semi-final en route to lifting the trophy.
Germany have made two changes from the side that lost to Japan. Kehrer has replaced Schlotterbeck in defence and Goretzka has come in for Havertz in midfield.
Spain have made one change from the side that beat Costa Rica. Carvajal has replaced Azpilicueta at right-back.
GERMANY SUBS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp, Matthias Ginter, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, Mario Gotze, Lukas Klostermann, Julian Brandt, Jonas Hofmann, Leroy Sane, Christian Gunter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Youssoufa Moukoko.
GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Thilo Kehrer, Niklas Sule, Antonio Rudiger, David Raum; Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan; Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala; Thomas Muller.
SPAIN SUBS: Robert Sanchez, David Raya, Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata, Koke, Nico Williams, Alejandro Balde, Hugo Guillamon, Yeremi Pino, Carlos Soler, Pablo Sarabia, Ansu Fati.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi; Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres.
Germany come into this one rooted to the bottom of Group E without a single point to their name. A win would boost their hopes of qualifying for the last 16. Anything other than three points would leave them relying on results elsewhere heading into their final game of the group phase against Costa Rica.
Spain come into this one sitting pretty at the top of Group E having taken three points from their opening game, a 7-0 rout of Costa Rica. Victory over Germany would all but confirm their place in the round of 16 ahead of their final game of the group phase against Japan.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary for Spain's clash with Germany in Group E of the World Cup.

Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update



                     Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update

24' CHANCE! Simon gives the ball away cheaply to Gnabry at the edge of the area. His left-footed effort is well wide of the target, however.

22' CHANCE! Busquets plays a nice ball out wide left for Alba, who comes in on his weaker right foot before shooting from distance. His effort, however, flies wide.
20' Germany are a lot more comfortable on the ball than at the beginning of the game.
18' Spain are nearly caught out while playing through Germany's press, only for Busquets to keep the ball well.
16' Spain are pressing excellently, moving coherently as a collective to try and shut down Germany high up the field.
14' Spain appear to be fond of switching the play to try to catch Germany short. It's something they've done several times already, with Gavi breaking from midfield at the same time to try and get in behind Germany's defence.
12' Germany look to have set themselves up to counter-attack Spain, rather than battle for possession.
10' Germany break Spain's press, funnelling the ball into space for Gnabry, only for Simon to shut down the move, and for the linesman to signal for offside in any case.
8' Germany are having trouble keeping the ball.
6' CHANCE! Pedri, Gavi and Asensio combine intelligently before playing the ball out wide left to Olmo, whose scorching effort from outside the box is pushed onto the crossbar by Neuer.
4' Germany are being careful to retain their shape as Spain build from the back.
2' Spain have begun with intent, pressing high up the field.
1' We're underway here in Qatar.
This will be the fifth meeting between Spain and Germany at the World Cup, the joint-most that La Roja have faced any side at the competition (also five against Brazil). They failed to win any of their first three against Germany, but won the most recent encounter 1-0 in the 2010 semi-final en route to lifting the trophy.
Germany have made two changes from the side that lost to Japan. Kehrer has replaced Schlotterbeck in defence and Goretzka has come in for Havertz in midfield.
Spain have made one change from the side that beat Costa Rica. Carvajal has replaced Azpilicueta at right-back.
GERMANY SUBS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp, Matthias Ginter, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, Mario Gotze, Lukas Klostermann, Julian Brandt, Jonas Hofmann, Leroy Sane, Christian Gunter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Youssoufa Moukoko.
GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Thilo Kehrer, Niklas Sule, Antonio Rudiger, David Raum; Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan; Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala; Thomas Muller.
SPAIN SUBS: Robert Sanchez, David Raya, Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata, Koke, Nico Williams, Alejandro Balde, Hugo Guillamon, Yeremi Pino, Carlos Soler, Pablo Sarabia, Ansu Fati.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi; Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres.
Germany come into this one rooted to the bottom of Group E without a single point to their name. A win would boost their hopes of qualifying for the last 16. Anything other than three points would leave them relying on results elsewhere heading into their final game of the group phase against Costa Rica.
Spain come into this one sitting pretty at the top of Group E having taken three points from their opening game, a 7-0 rout of Costa Rica. Victory over Germany would all but confirm their place in the round of 16 ahead of their final game of the group phase against Japan.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary for Spain's clash with Germany in Group E of the World Cup.

Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update



                     Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update

24' CHANCE! Simon gives the ball away cheaply to Gnabry at the edge of the area. His left-footed effort is well wide of the target, however.

22' CHANCE! Busquets plays a nice ball out wide left for Alba, who comes in on his weaker right foot before shooting from distance. His effort, however, flies wide.
20' Germany are a lot more comfortable on the ball than at the beginning of the game.
18' Spain are nearly caught out while playing through Germany's press, only for Busquets to keep the ball well.
16' Spain are pressing excellently, moving coherently as a collective to try and shut down Germany high up the field.
14' Spain appear to be fond of switching the play to try to catch Germany short. It's something they've done several times already, with Gavi breaking from midfield at the same time to try and get in behind Germany's defence.
12' Germany look to have set themselves up to counter-attack Spain, rather than battle for possession.
10' Germany break Spain's press, funnelling the ball into space for Gnabry, only for Simon to shut down the move, and for the linesman to signal for offside in any case.
8' Germany are having trouble keeping the ball.
6' CHANCE! Pedri, Gavi and Asensio combine intelligently before playing the ball out wide left to Olmo, whose scorching effort from outside the box is pushed onto the crossbar by Neuer.
4' Germany are being careful to retain their shape as Spain build from the back.
2' Spain have begun with intent, pressing high up the field.
1' We're underway here in Qatar.
This will be the fifth meeting between Spain and Germany at the World Cup, the joint-most that La Roja have faced any side at the competition (also five against Brazil). They failed to win any of their first three against Germany, but won the most recent encounter 1-0 in the 2010 semi-final en route to lifting the trophy.
Germany have made two changes from the side that lost to Japan. Kehrer has replaced Schlotterbeck in defence and Goretzka has come in for Havertz in midfield.
Spain have made one change from the side that beat Costa Rica. Carvajal has replaced Azpilicueta at right-back.
GERMANY SUBS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp, Matthias Ginter, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, Mario Gotze, Lukas Klostermann, Julian Brandt, Jonas Hofmann, Leroy Sane, Christian Gunter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Youssoufa Moukoko.
GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Thilo Kehrer, Niklas Sule, Antonio Rudiger, David Raum; Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan; Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala; Thomas Muller.
SPAIN SUBS: Robert Sanchez, David Raya, Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata, Koke, Nico Williams, Alejandro Balde, Hugo Guillamon, Yeremi Pino, Carlos Soler, Pablo Sarabia, Ansu Fati.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi; Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres.
Germany come into this one rooted to the bottom of Group E without a single point to their name. A win would boost their hopes of qualifying for the last 16. Anything other than three points would leave them relying on results elsewhere heading into their final game of the group phase against Costa Rica.
Spain come into this one sitting pretty at the top of Group E having taken three points from their opening game, a 7-0 rout of Costa Rica. Victory over Germany would all but confirm their place in the round of 16 ahead of their final game of the group phase against Japan.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary for Spain's clash with Germany in Group E of the World Cup.

Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update



                     Live Commentary on Spain vs Germany World Cup Match - World Cup Update

24' CHANCE! Simon gives the ball away cheaply to Gnabry at the edge of the area. His left-footed effort is well wide of the target, however.

22' CHANCE! Busquets plays a nice ball out wide left for Alba, who comes in on his weaker right foot before shooting from distance. His effort, however, flies wide.
20' Germany are a lot more comfortable on the ball than at the beginning of the game.
18' Spain are nearly caught out while playing through Germany's press, only for Busquets to keep the ball well.
16' Spain are pressing excellently, moving coherently as a collective to try and shut down Germany high up the field.
14' Spain appear to be fond of switching the play to try to catch Germany short. It's something they've done several times already, with Gavi breaking from midfield at the same time to try and get in behind Germany's defence.
12' Germany look to have set themselves up to counter-attack Spain, rather than battle for possession.
10' Germany break Spain's press, funnelling the ball into space for Gnabry, only for Simon to shut down the move, and for the linesman to signal for offside in any case.
8' Germany are having trouble keeping the ball.
6' CHANCE! Pedri, Gavi and Asensio combine intelligently before playing the ball out wide left to Olmo, whose scorching effort from outside the box is pushed onto the crossbar by Neuer.
4' Germany are being careful to retain their shape as Spain build from the back.
2' Spain have begun with intent, pressing high up the field.
1' We're underway here in Qatar.
This will be the fifth meeting between Spain and Germany at the World Cup, the joint-most that La Roja have faced any side at the competition (also five against Brazil). They failed to win any of their first three against Germany, but won the most recent encounter 1-0 in the 2010 semi-final en route to lifting the trophy.
Germany have made two changes from the side that lost to Japan. Kehrer has replaced Schlotterbeck in defence and Goretzka has come in for Havertz in midfield.
Spain have made one change from the side that beat Costa Rica. Carvajal has replaced Azpilicueta at right-back.
GERMANY SUBS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp, Matthias Ginter, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, Mario Gotze, Lukas Klostermann, Julian Brandt, Jonas Hofmann, Leroy Sane, Christian Gunter, Nico Schlotterbeck, Karim Adeyemi, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Youssoufa Moukoko.
GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Thilo Kehrer, Niklas Sule, Antonio Rudiger, David Raum; Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay Gundogan; Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Jamal Musiala; Thomas Muller.
SPAIN SUBS: Robert Sanchez, David Raya, Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Pau Torres, Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata, Koke, Nico Williams, Alejandro Balde, Hugo Guillamon, Yeremi Pino, Carlos Soler, Pablo Sarabia, Ansu Fati.
SPAIN (4-3-3): Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba; Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Gavi; Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres.
Germany come into this one rooted to the bottom of Group E without a single point to their name. A win would boost their hopes of qualifying for the last 16. Anything other than three points would leave them relying on results elsewhere heading into their final game of the group phase against Costa Rica.
Spain come into this one sitting pretty at the top of Group E having taken three points from their opening game, a 7-0 rout of Costa Rica. Victory over Germany would all but confirm their place in the round of 16 ahead of their final game of the group phase against Japan.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary for Spain's clash with Germany in Group E of the World Cup.