Costa Rica vs Germany: World Cup 2022 – as it happened
Live updates from the World Cup 2022 match between Costa Rica and Germany at the Al Bayt Stadium.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Costa Rica vs Germany World Cup 2022 match on Thursday, December 1.
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Costa Rica vs Germany World Cup 2022 match on Thursday, December 1.
- Costa Rica XI: Navas, Vargas, Fuller (Bennette, 74′), Duarte, Oviedo (Wilson, 90+’), Waston, Borges, Tejeda (Contreras, 90+’), Aguilera (Salas, 46′), Venegas (Matarrita, 74′), Campbell.
- Germany XI: Neuer, Raum (Gotze, 67′), Rudiger, Sule (Ginter, 90+’), Kimmich, Goretzka (Klostermann, 46′) Mueller (Havertz, 66′), Musiala, Gundogan (Fullkrug, 55′), Sane, Gnabry.
- It’s all to play for in Group E as anyone could still qualify, but since the bottom two are facing each other, only one will be able to advance.
- Following their shock win over Japan, Costa Rica could do with a point if the other result is favourable, but will need all three to be sure.
- Germany are yet to win at this World Cup, but that will need to change if they are to give themselves a chance of advancing to the last 16. Even then, they will need Spain to prevent Japan from winning.
- Live updates
- Match stats
- Lineups
That’s all we’ve got
We’re finishing up our coverage of that pulsating game and a chaotic Group E in general, with Spain progressing to face Morocco and Japan to take on Croatia in the last 16. We’ll be back tomorrow for the final round of group-stage matches.
Until then folks.
In need of a recap on that one?
We thought so. Here’s our match report of that 4-2 classic:
German inquest likely already begun
They may have won tonight but this elimination will not go down at all well at home. Germany is used to making the latter stages even when they don’t have a decent side and the talent at Hansi Flick’s disposal would make some rival managers’ eyes water.
Take a bow
3 – Japan are only the third team in World Cup history to win two different games at a single edition in which they were losing at half-time, after Brazil in 1938 and Germany in 1970. Heroics. pic.twitter.com/PuAKio5wR7
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 1, 2022
A way better game than many expected
Germany’s 11 shots on target to Costa Rica’s six tells you all you need to know about this thriller. It was end to end in that second half, with the news that Japan were beating Spain seeming to send this match into a frenzy.
Full-time
Germany did their best but in the end, they had to rely on a favour from Spain, which was not forthcoming. Goals from Havertz, Fullkrug and Gnabry meant they won this game but the damage was done in that opening defeat to the Japanese.
Los Ticos put on a good account of themselves at this World Cup and can be proud of what they’ve done.
Japan have beaten Spain 2-1
Germany are out, there’s nothing they can do now.
90+8 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Sule off for Germany
Ginter comes on.
90+6 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Anthony Contreras on for Costa Rica
Can the forward find a goal for his team? He replaced Oviedo.
90+4 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
10 minutes of added time
Plenty of time for another goal or two.
90 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Goal stands!
After VAR checks it, the goal from Fullkrug is allowed to stand. He was obviously deemed inactive during the first part of the play when he appeared to be offside.
92 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Goal disallowed
Fullkrug thinks he’s made it four but is miles offside in the build-up of this move. VAR are taking a look though.
90 mins: Costa Rica 2-3 Germany
All eyes on Spain
The Germans need a goal now from La Roja if they are to stay in the World Cup, and to hold Costa Rica out for the last 10 minutes or so, of course.
88 mins: Costa Rica 2-3 Germany
GOAL!
Kai Havertz puts his team back in front. He pokes the ball away after a cross from Serge Gnabry.
What an impact he’s had since coming on in the 66th minute.
85 mins: Costa Rica 2-3 Germany
Matarrita in so much space
He gets in behind the German backline, but his ball into the box isn’t quite up to it, and gets cut out. The game is on a knife edge.
84 mins: Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
All change for 2026
Enjoy this drama while you can.
16 groups of 3 teams in 2026. ð€¢#FIFAWorldCup#CRCGER#JPNESP
— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) December 1, 2022
Spain going through on goal difference
As it stands, a draw is not good enough for either of these teams to progress. However, one goal either way could change the complexion of this group.
82 mins: Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
Duarte gets a yellow
He’s the first player to go into the referee’s book in this game.
80 mins: Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
Navas takes one for team
Niclas Fullkrug should really score, but his shot from close range goes straight into the face of Keylor Navas and over the bar for the corner.
Wild, wild game.
78 mins: Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
The game in numbers (so far)
Costa Rica changes
Fuller and Venegas are off, with Ronald Matarrita and Jewison Bennette brought on.
77 mins: Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
As it stands:
With these two drawing 2-2, Japan are currently top of Group E, ahead of Spain. Costa Rica are currently third, with Germany bottom of the table.
For a few minutes there, it looked like Costa Rica and Japan might be going through in a group that also included the European giants of Spain and Germany.
There’s still at least 15 minutes to play. Looks like more goals to come.
GOAL!
Kai Havertz makes it all square with a lifted finish over Navas. The Chelsea player loves scoring on the big occasions.
73 mins: Costa Rica 2-2 Germany
GOAL!
Vargas puts Costa Rica in front.
He gets a touch with Neuer coming out and pokes it past him.
It all started with a Costa Rican free-kick with the German defence in disarray.
70 mins: Costa Rica 2-1 Germany
Musiala loving that post
The Bayern Munich forward hits the same post, practically in the same position, as he curls one from the edge of the box.
69 mins: Costa Rica 1-1 Germany