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Germany eliminated from Qatar World Cup despite winning. They beat Costa Rica 4-2 in the last match. The Germans were knocked out of the group stage in two consecutive World Cups. Germany’s fate was essentially in Spain’s hands. Spain also needed a win against Japan. The 4-time world champions came to play at Al Bayt Stadium with such an equation. Germany won against Costa Rica. But because Japan won the other match, Germany’s forehead burned. Japan advanced to the knock out round as group champions from Group ‘E’. And Spain became the runner-up.

From the beginning, Germany started to play in the pursuit of victory. Muller’s dominance was clear from the start. Serge Nabri put Germany ahead with a header after 10 minutes of playing aggressively. Mullers were desperate to increase the gap even after scoring. They repeatedly attacked the box of Costa Rica. However, Germany could not score more goals in the first half due to their strong defense.

After the second half, Yeltsin Tajeda scored a great goal for Costa Rica in the 58th minute. Watson’s head was saved by Manuel Neuer. But could not hold the ball. Tajeda shot the return ball and scored. In the 67th minute, Jamal Musiala’s shot bounced off the side bar, denying Germany a sure goal. Another goal in the 70th minute of the match. Juan Pablo Vargas of Costa Rica scored this time. Vargas heads gently as he floats in the air.

Goal again after three minutes. Germany scored this time. The goalscorer was substitute Kai Havertz. Havertz, who came on for Thomas Müller, scored the goal. He scored the goal after receiving the ball from Fulkrug’s pass. He scored again after 85 minutes. Niklas Phulkurg scored the team’s fourth goal in the 89th minute. In the end, Germany won the match by 4-2.

But even after winning, they were not able to defend themselves. Spain and Germany both have 4 points after playing three matches. Spain advanced to the next round on goal difference. On the other hand, the four-time world champion Germany was knocked out of the World Cup. At the same time, Costa Rica’s dream was broken. They had a chance to go to the last sixteen if they beat Germany. Because Japan defeated Spain in the other match of the group. They went ahead. But in the end, Costa Rica could not. Germany won by scoring three goals in a row. As a result, Costa Rica’s World Cup campaign ended.