Em 1988 Deutschland Spanien

Völler's Goal Sends Germany into the EURO 1988 Semi-Finals

Match Facts

Germany vs. Spain

Group 1

Date: Friday, June 17, 1988

Time: 20:15 CET

Line-ups

**Germany:** Illgner, Brehme, Buchwald, Augenthaler, Berthold, Matthäus, Littbarski (46' Mill), Thon (85' Rolff), Völler, Klinsmann, Reuter **Spain:** Zubizarreta, Gordillo, Gallego, Sanchís, Camacho, Alonso, Michel, Begiristain, Butragueño, Salinas, Bakero (75' Paco)

Goals

1-0 Völler (29')

Red Cards

None

Yellow Cards

Alonso, Butragueño, Begiristain

Substitutions

**Germany:** Mill in for Littbarski (46'), Rolff in for Thon (85') **Spain:** Paco in for Bakero (75')

Highlights

Rudi Völler's 29th-minute goal proved to be the difference as Germany defeated Spain 1-0 in the group stage of EURO 1988. The win sent Germany into the semi-finals, where they would eventually lose to the Netherlands. Völler's goal came after a cross from Andreas Brehme found him in the box. Völler controlled the ball with his chest and then fired a shot past Spanish goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta. Spain had a chance to equalize in the second half when Michel was awarded a penalty kick. However, Michel's shot was saved by German goalkeeper Bodo Illgner. Germany held on for the win and advanced to the semi-finals, where they would eventually lose to the Netherlands.