High drama in World Cup as Japan qualify, Germany and Belgium go out

Xinhua | Updated: 2022-12-02 09:29
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Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer saves the ball during their Group E match against Costa Rica at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on Dec 1, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

An own goal from Manuel Neuer, who diverted Juan Vargas' header into his own net, then put Costa Rica ahead in the 70th minute.

That goal meant Costa Rica were going through and Spain were on the way out, but Kai Havertz made an instant impact, flicking home and equalizer three minutes later.

Niclas Fuellkrug (3rd, right) of Germany celebrates after scoring during the Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec 1, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

That goal saved Spain, but not Germany. Although Havertz and Niclas Fullkrug added further goals to give Germany a 4-2 win, it was the hollowest of victories.

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