U 21 Germany v U 21 Spain: As it happened
The End
Germany is U21 European Champion! The decisive goal scored Mitchell Weiser in the 40th minute. In the second half, Spain produced pressure but without scoring any goal. Saul had one good effort, but the ball was cleared by Pollersbeck. In total, it is a well deserved victory for the Germans. From my part, congratulations for Germany!
Final whistle
4 minutes additional time
Yellow Card Spain
Jsu Vallejo books it
Substitution Germany
Oetztunali replaces Philipp
Substitution Spain
Mayoral replaces Llorente
Substitution Germany
Kohr replaces Haberer
Spain piling on the pressure
One goal from Spain is missing for extra-time
Yellow Card Germany
Meyer receives it
Close!
Deulofeu with an effort from insdide the box, the ball is deflected by Niklas Stark. The corner kick bring nothing
Close!
Ceballos with a very good shot, but his effort goes very close next to the post. Is this Spains' awakening ?
Substitution Spain
Williams replaces Ramirez
Better spell by Germany
The German squad had a strong start into the second period
Chance Germany
The German squad with a good effort by Gnabry. His effort goes near the top corner
Chance Germany
Gnabry with a good effort, but Kepa can save the ball
Chance Spain
Saul with a good effort from outside the box, Pollersbeck clears the ball
Yellow card Spain
Llorente receives it due to his protests
Substitution Spain
Jose Gaya replaces Jonny
Yellow Card Germany
Niklas Stark booked. The game is becoming more brutal
Yellow Card Germany
Haberer receives it
Yellow Card Germany
Arnold books it
Spain get the ball rolling and we're underway
We're back
Both teams are again on the field
Half-time
Germany takes the lead after Weisers' header. In total, a high deserved lead. The Spanish squad were not able to produce good opportunities. Germany were more efficient. Meyer with a header on the post, and Weiser with the 1-0. We will see if Spain return on the field with more ideas, but right now it does not seem that Germany will loose this game.
Yellow Card Spain
Saul receives it after holding back Germany's Arnold
Germany score!
Mitchell Weiser bring his team the lead. Toljan with a perfect high ball inside the box. Weiser with a header to the wide-post. Kepa has no chance in defending the ball. In total a deserved lead for Germany
Goal!
Spain with counter attacks
The Spanish squad are taking more part in the game. Although the big opportunities are still missing
Chance Spain
Saul with a header after a corner kick, but his effort goes far over the bar.
Germany still pushing
After a free-kick, Gnabry receives the ball inside the box. His effort is too weak and no problem for Spanish goalkeeper Kepa
Ball Possession
Germany 56% Spain 44%
Close !
Germany's Serge Gnarby with a good shot, his effort only goes into the side-netting
First chance Spain
Dani Ceballos with a high ball inside the box, Bellerins' header inches wide
Nice try Germany
Germany's Arnold shoots from outside the box, but his effort does not find the way to the target. Minute by minute, Germany is dominating more and more
Another chance Germany
Meyer with a header on the right post. Germany nearly take the lead
First chance Germany
Germany's Mitchell Weiser shoots from inside the box, but Kepa clears the ball. The following corner kick brings nothing
Kick-off
Germany have the ball and we're underway here in Crakow
Anthems
First the Spanish is played, then the German
Teams are entering the field
Teams are in the tunnel
All is ready for the final
10 minutes to go!
Soon the U21 Championship final between Germany and Spain will begin
View behind the scenes
Key man for Spain tonight? #U21EURO #GERESP pic.twitter.com/uh0j1BEBlS
— UEFA U21 EURO (@UEFAUnder21) June 30, 2017
Germany's Davie Selke won't participate at the final
Germany forward Davie Selke misses out after picking up a knock in the semi-final victory against England. #U21EURO #GERESP https://t.co/bh3uA4iJ7b
— UEFA U21 EURO (@UEFAUnder21) June 30, 2017
Welcome to our live !
This night the new U21 champion will be crowned. Germany will face Spain. The Germans won a thrilling semi-final against England. They won after penalties. Spain played an outstanding semi-final. They won 4-1 against the Italians. Saul was the man of the match. He scored his first hat-trick for the Spanish squad. Will he perform today as successful as he did on the semi-final?
Live updates of the U21 final between Germany and Spain
Official confirmation of the Spanish lineup
OFICIAL | ¡Estos son los 11 elegidos! En su pecho llevan nuestro escudo y la ilusión de 46 millones de españoles. ¡#APorLaQuinta!pic.twitter.com/PW6IoQEAnN
— Selección Española (@SeFutbol) June 30, 2017
Pitch inspection
Pitch-ure perfect #U21EURO #GERESP pic.twitter.com/z9RRpnzFUZ
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) 30 June 2017
Lineups are here
Spain: Kepa; Bellerín, Vallejo, Meré, Jonny; Llorente, Saúl, Asensio; Ceballos, Deulofeu, Sandro.
Germany: Pollersbeck; Toljan, Stark, Kempf, Gerhardt, Haberer; Weiser, Meyer, Arnold, Gnabry; Philipp.