Everything is still in there. Hansi Flick achieved this minimum goal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The national coach’s team was just able to avoid their second defeat on Sunday with a 1-1 win against co-favourites Spain. Joker Niclas Füllkrug from Werder Bremen saved Germany the deserved point in the 83rd minute. Atlético Madrid striker Alvaro Morata had put the Spaniards ahead in the 62nd minute.
“Krone”: “WM CHANCE LIVES. Full pitcher saves Germany point against Spain”
“The Sun”: “Superjoker Füllkrug keeps Germany’s World Cup hopes alive. On a night when we expected to wave goodbye to the Germans, they simply showed their age-old resilience.”
“Daily Mirror”: “Germany’s World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread despite the courageous draw.”
“The Guardian”: “It turns out that Germany still has a number 9. Her name is Niclas Füllkrug, he’s 29, his international career lasts less than a month. And when it mattered most, he was there .”
“The Independent”: “A draw that probably shows why burgeoning Spain won’t win this World Cup and why Germany won’t be eliminated. It’s such a fine line.”
“The Times”: “Niclas Füllkrug, the killer with the gap in his teeth, is getting Germany out of a deep hole in Qatar.”
“AD”: “Full suspense in Group E after spectacular draw between Spain and Germany: Germany trembles and prays but is still not eliminated after the 1-1 draw against Spain. One point from two games but it can still work out. In any case, Füllkrug gave Germany back the color on their cheeks with his goal. Last in the group, but not without a chance. Anything is possible in this group.”
“De Telegraaf”: “Germany is still alive at the World Cup after a late rescue against Spain. The fact that Germany plays Costa Rica last seems to be the lifeboat for our eastern neighbors. The team has not made much of an impression at this World Cup so far. “
“Voetbal International”: “Germany escaped unscathed in the clash with Spain. The Germans didn’t win the second group game either, but thanks to Niclas Füllkrug, the starting position doesn’t look so bad, as crazy as it sounds. A wonderful football game ended in a tie.”
“Blick”: “Joker Füllkrug saves the DFB-Elf from the next setback. The best: Well, if someone comes in like that, Germany is in an extremely difficult situation, 0-1 behind, and then remains so dedicated and ice-cold in front of the goal, he deserves it Certainly an award: Niclas Füllkrug!”
“L’Équipe”: “Who is Niclas Füllkrug, Werder Bremen attacker, goalscorer against Spain? The surprise on Hans-Dieter Flick’s list for the World Cup in Qatar, Niclas Füllkrug, Werder Bremen striker, brings a breath of fresh air his personality in the German selection. His goal on Sunday evening saved Germany from disaster.”