FWEEEEE
The whistle cut through the noise.
Sharp. Final. Unmistakable.
And just like that, the first half was over.
"And there we have it," Lothar Matthäus said as the players began to walk off the pitch, some with hands on hips, others exchanging brief words as they headed toward the tunnel. "Halftime here at the Allianz Arena, and it's level—one goal apiece."
Beside him, Cesc Fàbregas nodded as he glanced back over the final moments. "It's been a very high-quality half," he said. "Spain started much stronger, completely controlled the opening fifteen minutes, and deserved their lead. That goal from Oyarzabal was a perfect example of their movement and precision."
Matthäus leaned forward slightly. "But Germany responded immediately. That volley from Lukas—outstanding technique, outstanding timing. And after that, the game opened up. Both teams had chances."
