Finally the fear came true. The Germans were eliminated from the group stage in two consecutive World Cups. Despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica, Manuel Neuer's Germany failed to qualify for the group stage.
Germany's fate was largely out of its own hands. Despite defeating Costa Rica, they would have been eliminated if Japan beat Spain in the group's other match. And so it happened. Japan has advanced to the last sixteen after becoming group champions from Group 'E'. And Spain became the runner-up.
Germany is the favorite in the World Cup - why this is said against Costa Rica, Germany came to prove that. German footballers kept Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas busy from the beginning of the match. And the German young Turkish Jamal Musiala started that attack. However, this midfielder could not succeed with the skills of Navas. Musiala attacked again in the 7th minute of the match.
This time, the defender of Costa Rica dodged and passed to teammate Leon Goretzka. Goretzka could not capitalize on that opportunity. Germany was able to break the lock of Costa Rica's defense in 10 minutes. Musiala was also the source of Germany's first goal. This young footballer passes David Roam. Serge Nabri headed his cross and scored. This is Nabri's first headed goal in a German jersey.
Germany became more desperate after the first goal. Although they did not get the desired goal. The main reason is Navas. Costa Rica, busy attacking, got the first chance in the 29th minute. But that opportunity did not work for them. However, after 40 minutes, a few big mistakes by the German defender gave Costa Rica a chance. However, Kesher Fouer could not equalize the Noir-Magic match.
However, Costa Rica's Yeltsin Teheda scored before he could make a difference. In the 60th minute, the German defender and goalkeeper Neuer made a mistake and this midfielder scored. Then Hansi Flick's team started attacking one after another. Especially young midfielder Musiala. But luck was not with him. Sometimes the superhuman save of Navas or sometimes the goalpost stands in the way.
Germany's danger increased when Costa Rica scored a second goal. Costa Rica scored the second goal in the 70th minute of the match. Juan Pablo Vargas scored. Fulkrug, the hero who avoided defeat against Spain, was instrumental in bringing the Germans back on track. With his help, Kai Havertz scored in the 73rd minute.
The Germans had a chance to go ahead, Navas saved the sure goal. Havertz scored again in the 85th minute to make it 3-2. And at the last minute, Fulkrug increased the gap even more. Although Germany's departure could not prevent it.
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