Match report

Germany Defeats Costa Rica 4-2 in World Cup Thriller

Costa Rica
Costa Rica
2–4
FT
Germany
Germany
Dec 1, 2022

Germany displayed impressive composure in the face of Costa Rican resistance to secure a vital 4-2 win in their World Cup match on December 1st. Despite conceding two goals, Germany's striking prowess, spearheaded by Serge Gnabry and Kai Havertz, was too much for the resilient Costa Ricans.

Key Facts

  • • Germany scored first through Serge Gnabry in the 10th minute.
  • • Costa Rica equalized with goals from Yeltsin Tejeda (58') and Joel Campbell (67').
  • • Kai Havertz netted twice for Germany, at 73' and 85'.
  • • Niclas Füllkrug added the final goal for Germany in the 89th minute.
  • • Germany made several substitutions throughout the match to maintain their momentum.

Lineups

Costa Rica

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 4 K. Fuller (D)
  • 19 K. Waston (D)
  • 6 Ó. Duarte (D)
  • 3 J. Vargas (D)
  • 8 B. Oviedo (D)
  • 12 J. Campbell (M)
  • 5 C. Borges (M)
  • 17 Y. Tejeda (M)
  • 20 B. Aguilera (M)
  • 11 J. Venegas (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Y. Salas
  • 22 R. Matarrita
  • 9 J. Bennette
  • 7 A. Contreras
  • 24 R. Wilson
  • 23 P. Sequeira
  • 16 C. Martínez
  • 10 B. Ruiz
  • 13 G. Torres
  • 21 D. López
  • 26 Á. Zamora
  • 2 D. Chacón
  • 25 A. Hernández
  • 18 E. Alvarado

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 15 N. Süle (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 3 D. Raum (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 21 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 19 L. Sané (M)
  • 14 J. Musiala (M)
  • 10 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 13 T. Müller (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Klostermann
  • 9 N. Füllkrug
  • 7 K. Havertz
  • 11 M. Götze
  • 4 M. Ginter
  • 26 Y. Moukoko
  • 23 N. Schlotterbeck
  • 17 J. Brandt
  • 20 C. Günter
  • 25 A. Bella-Kotchap
  • 12 K. Trapp
  • 5 T. Kehrer
  • 18 J. Hofmann
  • 24 K. Adeyemi
  • 22 M. ter Stegen

Timeline

  1. Germany
    10' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gnabry · Assist: D. Raum
  2. Germany
    46' Germany subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: L. Klostermann
  3. Germany
    55' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Gundogan · On: Niclas Füllkrug
  4. Costa Rica
    58' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tejeda
  5. Germany
    66' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Müller · On: K. Havertz
  6. Germany
    67' Germany subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Raum · On: M. Gotze
  7. Costa Rica
    70' Costa Rica Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vargas
  8. Germany
    73' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: Niclas Füllkrug
  9. Costa Rica
    74' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Venegas · On: R. Matarrita
  10. Costa Rica
    74' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Fuller · On: J. Bennette
  11. Costa Rica
    76' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Óscar Duarte

    Foul

  12. Germany
    85' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: S. Gnabry
  13. Germany
    89' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    Niclas Füllkrug · Assist: L. Sane
  14. Costa Rica
    90'+3 Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Oviedo · On: A. Contreras
  15. Germany
    90'+3 Germany subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Sule · On: Matthias Ginter
  16. Germany
    90' Germany Var · Goal confirmed
    Niclas Füllkrug

Match Stats

Stat Costa Rica Germany
Fouls 3 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 89%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 32
Corners 1 14
Total Passes 337 713
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 5 11
Shots off Target 1 15
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 252 638
Shots Inside Box 5 24
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Serge Gnabry's early strike set a positive tone for Germany, but Costa Rica responded well with two quick goals by Tejeda and Vargas.
  • ▸ Kai Havertz's brace turned the game in favor of Germany, securing their lead and ultimately the victory.