National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Alberto Coello didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Heintje Rechmann went, in the 2nd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After 7 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Enno Goethe. Spain's Koldo Cordoba quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Thomas Schonfeld, made in the 13th minute of the game. Alberto Coello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wilhelm Schuhmacher in the 18th minute of the match. Germany's Peter Freeh played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Asier Higuera in the 20th minute of play. Asier Higuera's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Peter Freeh read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Asier Higuera came free, but Peter Freeh reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peter Freeh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asier Higuera in the 24th minute of play. In the 26thth minute of the game Asier Higuera who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Germany's Peter Freeh was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alberto Coello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heintje Rechmann in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Enno Goethe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alberto Coello saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 34 minutes into the game, Germany's Wilhelm Schuhmacher nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alberto Coello made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Germany's Peter Freeh played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Asier Higuera in the 38th minute of play. A collision led to Spain getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Eloy Azofra hit a great ball. In the 43rd minute, Asier Higuera got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Florentino Medina hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Spain's zone, Thomas Schonfeld stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alberto Coello came out of the goal and Thomas Schonfeld tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wilhelm Schuhmacher made a kick off. Eloy Azofra hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. After 54 minutes, Karlos Montero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Spain and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Spain getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Karlos Montero hit a great ball. In the 55th minute, Thomas Schonfeld got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Peter Freeh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asier Higuera in the 60th minute of play. Enno Goethe came free with the goalkeeper in the 65th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alberto Coello could save by the left post. 68 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Asier Higuera came free, but Peter Freeh reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Germany's Francesco Beimler managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Eloy Azofra in the 70 minute of the game. 71 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Asier Higuera came free, but Peter Freeh reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wilhelm Schuhmacher received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Alberto Coello came out and tried to block the shot, but Wilhelm Schuhmacher slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 73rd minute. Spain made a substitution. Amaro Campoamor replaced Eloy Azofra. Spain made a substitution. Pello Flores replaced Amuruza Zapatero. In the 80th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thomas Schonfeld to maneuver through the defense. Germany's Peter Freeh played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guido Aguilar in the 81st minute of play. Spain were awarded a corner in the 83th minute after Germany's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Koldo Cordoba took the corner. The corner ended in Florentino Medina almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Germany's Peter Freeh did a great save. Peter Freeh came out of the goal in the 83rd minute to try and stop a shot by Spain's Florentino Medina. But to his dismay, Florentino Medina quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. Enno Goethe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Alberto Coello made a huge save. Peter Freeh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santi Idigoras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Heintje Rechmann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberto Coello made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enno Goethe in the 93rd minute. In the 94th minute, Pacorro Reina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Germany's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.