Date: 21-06-1994
Stage: first round
Place: CHICAGO
Running time: 94 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI : english,spanish,italian
My rating: ***
Notes: Klinsmann,Matthaus,Sammer, Guardiola,Luis Enrique,Hierro
MATCH SUMMARY
Tuesday, 21 June 1994, 16:00
Soldier Field, Chicago
Attendance: 63,113
Meteo: Hot, sunny, 31°C
GERMANY
Bodo Illgner
Thomas Strunz
Andreas Brehme
Jürgen Kohler
Andreas Möller
Thomas Häßler
Lothar Matthäus (c)
Thomas Berthold
Matthias Sammer
Jürgen Klinsmann
Stefan Effenberg
Coach: Berti Vogts (GER)
70′ Stefan Effenberg
61′ ↓Andreas Möller ↑Rudi Völler
SPAIN
Andoni Zubizarreta
Albert Ferrer
Abelardo
Fernando Hierro
Goikoetxea
Josep Guardiola
Sergi
José María Caminero
Mikel Alkorta
Julio Salinas
Luis Enrique
Coach: Javier Clemente (ESP)
15′ Julio Salinas
38′ Abelardo
53′ Fernando Hierro
64′ ↓Goikoetxea ↑José Mari Bakero
77′ ↓Josep Guardiola ↑Camarasa
Referee: Ernesto Filippi Cavani (URU)
Goals:
14′ Goikoetxea ESP
48′ Jürgen Klinsmann GER
Match overview
Germany and Spain played out a 1-1 draw in Chicago heat. Spain took the lead through Goikoetxea’s well-placed shot, but Klinsmann equalized for Germany early in the second half from Häßler’s free kick. Both teams struggled with the oppressive conditions, settling for a point each in Group C.
Trivia
This match was played in extremely hot conditions that tested both teams’ endurance. Klinsmann’s equalizer came from a perfectly delivered free kick by Häßler, showcasing German technical precision despite the challenging weather that affected many players throughout the tournament. SCHEDA 3
