2022 World Cup: Costa Rica Sent Germany Packing

Germany crashed out of the FIFA world cup on a remarkable night of drama despite victory over Costa Rica at Al Bayt stadium.

Costa Rica sent Germany packing 4-2 from the tournament.

Japan’s controversial 2-1 victory against Spain would have eliminated Germany anyway, but Hansi Flick’s side needed three points to give themselves any chance of reaching the last 16.

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Costa Rica looked for all the world like they were heading for a heavy defeat, in the manner of their 7-0 loss to spain, in the opening half as they were just unable to deal with the Germans.

Only the brilliance of Keylor Navas’ goalkeeping kept Germany at bay, but what resilience Costa Rica showed to hang in and take their chances when they were presented with them.

And the world of football watched in anticipation of a gripping finale after Neuer’s own goal put them 2-1 up, leaving Luis Suarez Fernandez’s side on course for a remarkable qualification and Germany going out along with Spain.

The dream only lasted three minutes, but would have felt like an age for those two giants of the game.