Summary

  • LIVE: Germany 2-0 Spain

  • Germany beat Spain to reach quarter-finals

  • Denmark beat Finland in earlier Group B game

  1. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

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    Alexandra Popp is still in the ref's ear, asking why that wasn't a foul.

    She's got a case to argue.

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    Jas Judge: That’s a red card ref...

  3. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Meanwhile, in real time, German keeper Merle Frohms leaves her area to produce a well-timed tackle to prevent Lucia Garcia connecting on to a long ball forward.

  4. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    We've seen the replay of the Popp incident.

    Paredes has a handful of the German forward's shirt. She's tugging her down. But does Popp go down a bit too easy?

  5. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

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    Ooooh, now then! This is big moment!

    Germany launch the ball forward and Alexandra Popp is competing with Irene Paredes to get in on goal. The German striker goes down after what she feels is a foul but the referee sees nothing wrong.

    There are boos from the crowd. They've made their mind up on it.

  6. 'Spain need to be quicker'published at 21:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Lucy Ward
    Former Leeds striker on BBC Two

    Spain can’t find a way through. They are a bit laboured with their passing.

    They need to start putting the ball at risk around the box. At the minute it is quite safe.

    They need to make it quicker.

  7. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Chance!

    After two wasted corners, Spain deliver a telling cross into the middle. Irene Paredes is there to meet up but fails to make decent contact, allowing Germany to get the ball away. A foul then ends the Spain threat.

  8. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

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    It is very much a 4-5-1 for Germany when they don't have the ball and that one up top - Alexandra Popp - is also dropping to help out with the press.

    So tough for Spain to try and play through.

  9. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Having explored options for neat passing near the edge of the Germany box, Spain go for something a bit more agricultural. The cross from deep is into the mixer but Aitana Bonmati can't take advantage despite timing her run well. Goal kick.

  10. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    First signs of real frustration from Spain. Laia Alexandri charges into the back of Alexandra Popp and shoves her over.

  11. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

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    Svenja Huth is a tricky little player for Germany. She beats her marker on the right with a neat stepover before sending over a cross that is cleared.

    Giulia Gwinn is there to try and hook a shot on target, but she fails to properly catch her effort.

  12. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    German defenders continue to time their interceptions and tackles to perfection. The latest example is Kathrin Hendrich stepping out to see off another Spain attack.

    Soon after, Spain come forward again and a cross from the right flies through everyone.

  13. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Almost 3-0!

    Germany win a corner, which they sling to the back post for Alexandra Popp to smash a header wide. She's such a handful, the German forward.

  14. Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Here is the goal that made it 2-0. Way too easy.

  15. 'What a spectacle'published at 21:02 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC Two

    Both teams are good on the eye.

    They are giving the women’s game a really good showcase of the tactical and the technical detail.

    For a neutral, what a spectacle they are putting on.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 46 mins

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Germany have made a change at the break. Lena Lattwein has replaced Lina Magull. Must be an injury.

  17. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

    Germany 2-0 Spain

    Can Spain do anything to stop Germany winning this and charging towards top spot in Group B? We're about to find out...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

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    Platinum Sports: Spain are playing very well and have had a number of chances, have certainly had their chances and may have some right to feel a little annoyed. Germany 2-0 up have been very clinical, but the game is not yet decided. Spain are still dangerous.

  19. 'Can't make mistakes'published at 20:55 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

    HT: Germany 2-0 Spain

    Vicky Losada
    Manchester City midfielder on BBC Two

    You can't make mistakes and give Germany a chance because they are going to score.

    I still think Spain are playing well. They have to be more clinical but they are getting chances.

  20. Postpublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 12 July 2022

    HT: Germany 2-0 Spain

    A reminder that Germany have only lost one of their 19 group stage games at the Women’s Euros (W14 D4), scoring 43 goals and only conceding five in return.

    That could soon be 20 games and 45 goals.