A Tale Of Two Giants
After the half-hour mark, the intensity on the pitch reaches its peak. Both teams, aware that a single lapse in concentration could alter the game's dynamics, were pushing their limits.
The scoreboard still read 1-0, but it doesn't reflect the energy on the field. The Spanish team pursued the goal relentlessly as they kept pushing forward with bursts of determination hoping for an opportunity to equalize before the halftime whistle.
Germany didn't sit down and take the shots as they also pursued another goal to extend their lead.
This was displayed when a swift through ball set Leroy Sane Loose again.
The Former Man City man lost his man before meeting the ball on the edge of the box.
Although Leroy Sane was one-footed, the shot from his right foot didn't disappoint as the ball grazed the fingertips of Raya, changing its trajectory and sending it over the bar.