4-2 Costa Rica vs Germany Match Highlights

By Naveen Dec 02, 2022

Four-time World Cup winners Germany defied expectations and went home in the group stage.

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Despite a 4-2 drubbing by Costa Rica in their last group match, their mindset did not change.

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In another match, Japan created a sensation by defeating Spain, and this effect was felt by Germany.

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Germany started the match against Costa Rica on a high note at the Al Bayat Stadium.

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Aggressive from the start in a must-win match to stay in the knockout race.

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Even though they missed the opportunity to score in the seventh minute of the match, the German team scored the first goal in the tenth minute.

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Nicklaus Fulkrug scored another goal to extend Germany's lead to 4-2. A brilliant win in this match.

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