- 1 Dec 2022 - 21:26(21:26 GMT)
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.
- 1 Dec 2022 - 21:22(21:22 GMT)
In need of a recap on that one?
We thought so. Here’s our match report of that 4-2 classic:
- 1 Dec 2022 - 21:14(21:14 GMT)
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.
Germany coach Hansi Flick (second from right) will likely face scrutiny [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] Advertisement - 1 Dec 2022 - 21:09(21:09 GMT)
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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 21:04(21:04 GMT)
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.
It’s the end of the World Cup road for these two teams [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] - 1 Dec 2022 - 20:58(20:58 GMT)
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.
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:55(20:55 GMT)
Japan have beaten Spain 2-1
Germany are out, there’s nothing they can do now.
90+8 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:53(20:53 GMT)
Sule off for Germany
Ginter comes on.
90+6 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
Costra Rica fans in the stands [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] - 1 Dec 2022 - 20:51(20:51 GMT)
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
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10 minutes of added time
Plenty of time for another goal or two.
90 mins: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:49(20:49 GMT)
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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:47(20:47 GMT)
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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:45(20:45 GMT)
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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:42(20:42 GMT)
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
Two goals for Havertz today – so far [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] - 1 Dec 2022 - 20:41(20:41 GMT)
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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:40(20:40 GMT)
All change for 2026
Enjoy this drama while you can.
16 groups of 3 teams in 2026. 🤢#FIFAWorldCup#CRCGER#JPNESP
— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) December 1, 2022
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:39(20:39 GMT)
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
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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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:35(20:35 GMT)
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
- 1 Dec 2022 - 20:35(20:35 GMT)
The game in numbers (so far)
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.
Published On 1 Dec 2022
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.