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Germany earn dramatic draw with Spain on late Fullkrug strike

Substitute Niclas Fullkrug salvaged a vital point for Germany in a 1-1 draw with Spain to keep the four-time World Cup champion's hopes of advancing from Group E alive at Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday night.

Spain, who hit seven past Costa Rica in their World Cup opener, looked dangerous straight away, with Germany keeper Manuel Neuer called into immediate action to keep out Dani Olmo's 7th minute thunderbolt after a slick team move by La Roja.

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