‘Bye Bye Musiala’ - Reactions as Germany knocked out by Japan after a 4-2 win against Costa Rica.
Germany recorded a 4-2 win against Costa Rica in a matchday three Group E 2022 FIFA World Cup fixture played on Thursday, December 1, 2022
It was a fast start for Germany as Serge Gnabry headed in a cross by David Raum in the 10th minute a lead they took to the halftime break.
Costa Rica equalized in the 58th minute and went in front through an own goal by Manuel Neuer in the 70th minute.
Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz put Germany level in the 73rd minute assisted by Niclas Fullkrug.
Havertz scored the third to put Germany ahead in the 83rd minute assisted by Gnarbry while Fullkrug added a fourth from a ball through to him by Leroy Sane.
It turned out to be a win for Germany but was not enough as Japan advanced to the round of 16 with a better result in their final game.