Published On 1 Dec 2022
Al Khor, Qatar– Despite winning a rollercoaster match versus underdogs Costa Rica, Germany have actually stopped working to advance to the Round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar after Japan stunned Spain in the other Group E match.
Four-time champs Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2 at Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday however the triumph was bittersweet as they completed third in the group, crashing out in the group phase for a 2nd successive time.
In a synchronised match occurring at Khalifa International Stadium, Japan shockingly beat favourites Spain 2-1, enabling both of those groups to advance at the cost of Germany and Costa Rica.
The match began sluggishly, with Costa Rica having a tough time making it out of their end and an early objective by German forward Serge Gnabry did not assist that momentum. A rapid-fire 2nd half, with the lead being traded in between the groups, stirred the dreams of Costa Rica fans– up until Kai Havertz’s brace and Niclas Fullkrug’s objective at the end of guideline time snuffed out their hopes.
Notably, history was likewise made in this match as French referee Stephane Frappart ended up being the very first female to officiate a guys’s World Cup clash.