Germany came back from a goal down twice to earn a 2-2 draw with defending Olympic champions Mexico at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil on Thursday.
An early sustained period of dominance culminated in Hirving "Chucky" Lozano forcing Timo Horn a great save from point-blank range after 27 minutes.
But the drama on the pitch didn't start until the second half when Oribe Peralta, fondly remembered for leading Mexico to their past gold medal triumph, headed home the go-ahead goal for El Tri.
Germany replied almost immediately and Alfredo Talavera could do little with Serge Gnabry firing in the German leveler.