Germany have been almost convincing during the World Cup so far and, with just a few minutes left, they are banking on Spain to get past the group stage.
Die Mannschaft looked as if they could cruise to victory over Costa Rica after taking an early lead through Serge Gnabry.
However, two Costa Rican goals in ten minutes turned the group around, with Germany and Spain at one point going out. However, Kai Havertz leveled things up soon after. The trio of goals came in just 15 minutes.
As the clock ticked down on Germany’s World Cup hopes, the Chelsea striker put them in front.
?? Germany lives on!
Havertz gives his opinion with his second #ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/LF7CppKXOH
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 1, 2022
Goal by Kai Havertz for Germany. ???pic.twitter.com/3zG4iZ0D4z
— Mwas Mchelsea (@MwasMchelsea_) December 1, 2022
On the dying embers, Spanish hero Niclas Fulkrug doubled the lead, though it won’t change the equation unless Germany can score four more.
In just 3 appearances for Germany, Fullkrug has now scored 2 goals, and what a time to score it???#FIFAWorldCup | #GER | #ENG
pic.twitter.com/z7tF7igMBO
– Hfv Xtra (@HfvXtra) November 27, 2022
After a VAR review, the goal is confirmed and Germany has FOUR?? pic.twitter.com/r0P0zeXh1R
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 1, 2022
Germany are set to find a shock end to their World Cup hopes, after many have placed them among a group chasing the favorites to win the competition.
