Germany and Spain held each other to a goalless draw despite a lively encounter.
Spain, the favourites for the tournament according to some, looked the most likely to score out of the two sides. A header by Marc Torrejon in the first half, which rebounded off of the bar, being the closest either side came to scoring.
Germany took the game to Spain in the opening minutes, midfielder Mesut Ozil, playing off the front, was starting to cause the Spanish defence problems with his trickery and pace.
Bojan Krkic (pictured) was also looking lively for the Spanish at the other end.
It was Spain who had the first chance however when Chico, the Spanish defender found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper in a crowded area. His shot was saved as Manuel Neuer in the German goal spread himself to block the shot.
Marc Torrejon came even closer soon afterwards when his thumping header came crashing off of the bar.
Germany were also creating chances of their own and Ozil made space inside the area after going past two players, but his shot was saved by Sergio Asenjo. Marko Marin's shot soon afterwards clipped the edge of the post.
The Germans continued to create chances in the second half and Ozil had a couple of efforts saved by Sergio Asenjo in the Spanish goal.
It was an entertaining contest and the 0-0 scoreline didn't do justice to the game. Both teams would be disappointed with only pocking up a point but they will both be confident of progression to the semi-finals.
Photo Credit: Corsarz
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