Germany’s last group opponent is certain. It comes to a World Cup reunion after more than 16 years. Costa Rica did it. New Zealand is out, undeservedly. The video referee is used twice. A game with knowledge for the Germans.
Costa Rica has trembled as the 32nd and last team in the finals of the soccer World Cup in Qatar – so after the summer fairy tale of 2006 there will be a reunion with the DFB team. The team led by star goalkeeper Keylor Navas managed a highly flattering 1-0 (1-0) win against New Zealand at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Ar-Rayyan on Tuesday.
Despite a clear increase in chances, the “All Whites” were unable to follow their island neighbors from the other end of the world almost 24 hours after Australia entered the World Cup. The decisive goal came in the third minute, scored by Joel Campbell. After a red card against Kosta Barbarouses, New Zealand played outnumbered for the last 20 minutes or so.
Costa Rica will meet Germany on December 1st in the last group game at the World Cup in Qatar. “Anyone who qualifies can be potentially dangerous as an opponent,” said national coach Hansi Flick before the game. The other opponents in Group E are Spain and Japan.
The World Cup starting field is thus complete 160 days before hosts Qatar’s opening game against Ecuador. It is Costa Rica’s sixth finals appearance, having reached the quarter-finals in 2014. In 2006, Costa Rica had lost the World Cup opening game in their only encounter with Germany 2:4.
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