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European Championship: Spain held to goalless draw by Germany
Stalemate in Copenhagen
Spain and Germany played out a goalless draw in their UEFA European Championship quarter-final in Copenhagen.
Both sides had chances to win the game, but neither could find the breakthrough. Germany had the better of the first half, but Spain improved after the break and came close to winning it in the closing stages.
The result means that Spain will now face Italy in the semi-finals, while Germany will play England.
Spain started the game brightly, but it was Germany who had the first real chance of the match when Joshua Kimmich fired over from close range.
Germany continued to press, and Thomas Muller had a goal ruled out for offside after 15 minutes. Spain gradually began to get a foothold in the game, and Pedri almost put them ahead with a curling shot that went just wide.
The best chance of the first half fell to Germany when Kai Havertz was found unmarked in the box, but he headed wide.
Spain started the second half much better and had a great chance to take the lead when Ferran Torres found himself one-on-one with Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but he could only fire straight at the keeper.
Germany then had a good spell, and Serge Gnabry fired just wide from 25 yards. Spain continued to press, and Dani Olmo came close with a free-kick that went just over.
In the end, neither side could find the winning goal, and the match went to extra time.
Extra time was a tense affair, with both sides having chances to win it. Spain had the better of the chances, but Germany defended resolutely.
The match went to a penalty shootout, and Spain won 3-2. Sergio Busquets, Dani Olmo, and Morata scored for Spain, while Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich scored for Germany.
Spain will now face Italy in the semi-finals, while Germany will play England.
Conclusion
Spain and Germany played out a goalless draw in their UEFA European Championship quarter-final in Copenhagen. Both sides had chances to win the game, but neither could find the breakthrough. The result means that Spain will now face Italy in the semi-finals, while Germany will play England.
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