COSTA RICA RATINGS: Keylor Navas – 6. Costa Rica’s main man made some key saves to give his side a fighting chance of advancing into the knockouts. A performance to be proud of despite letting in the four goals. AFP
COSTA RICA RATINGS: Keylor Navas – 6. Costa Rica’s main man made some key saves to give his side a fighting chance of advancing into the knockouts. A performance to be proud of despite letting in the four goals. AFP
Bryan Oviedo – 4. Struggled to go forward due to Germany’s press, especially in the first half. At the back, he made some important tackles, but it wasn’t enough to keep Germany out. AP Photo
Bryan Oviedo – 4. Struggled to go forward due to Germany’s press, especially in the first half. At the back, he made some important tackles, but it wasn’t enough to keep Germany out. AP Photo
Juan Pablo Vargas – 5. Not his most memorable night defensively. However, he enjoyed five minutes in the spotlight as he momentarily put Costa Rica in the lead after tapping in from close range. Reuters
Juan Pablo Vargas – 5. Not his most memorable night defensively. However, he enjoyed five minutes in the spotlight as he momentarily put Costa Rica in the lead after tapping in from close range. Reuters
Kendall Waston – 4. Could have used his physicality better to prevent some of the opposition’s goals. At the other end, he played a major part in his side going 2-1 ahead by heading the ball across the box for Vargas to tap home. AP Photo
Kendall Waston – 4. Could have used his physicality better to prevent some of the opposition’s goals. At the other end, he played a major part in his side going 2-1 ahead by heading the ball across the box for Vargas to tap home. AP Photo
Óscar Duarte – 4. Worked hard in the first half to stop the wave of German attacks. However, gaps started to appear defensively as the game went on with his side in desperate need of goals. Getty Images
Óscar Duarte – 4. Worked hard in the first half to stop the wave of German attacks. However, gaps started to appear defensively as the game went on with his side in desperate need of goals. Getty Images
Keysher Fuller – 5. Had a fantastic chance to get on the scoresheet after latching on to a mistake from Raum, but it was well saved by Neuer. AP Photo
Keysher Fuller – 5. Had a fantastic chance to get on the scoresheet after latching on to a mistake from Raum, but it was well saved by Neuer. AP Photo
Brandon Aguilera – 5. Didn’t see enough of the ball to impact the game due to the constant German pressure in the first period. Dropped deep to provide effective defensive cover before his half-time departure. AFP
Brandon Aguilera – 5. Didn’t see enough of the ball to impact the game due to the constant German pressure in the first period. Dropped deep to provide effective defensive cover before his half-time departure. AFP
Celso Borges – 5. It became apparent early on that Borges and his side would be losing the midfield battle. He pressed hard to give the opposition as little time as possible on the ball, which caused the game to open up in the second half. EPA
Celso Borges – 5. It became apparent early on that Borges and his side would be losing the midfield battle. He pressed hard to give the opposition as little time as possible on the ball, which caused the game to open up in the second half. EPA
Yeltsin Tejeda – 6. Great movement and fast reactions to equalise for his side after Neuer spilled an attempt on goal. Other than that, found it difficult to have an impact in the midfield. Reuters
Yeltsin Tejeda – 6. Great movement and fast reactions to equalise for his side after Neuer spilled an attempt on goal. Other than that, found it difficult to have an impact in the midfield. Reuters
Joel Campbell – 6. Certainly looked the brightest out of the Costa Rica attackers, especially in the second half, where they saw much more of the ball. Was often left isolated when trying to spark an attack. AFP
Joel Campbell – 6. Certainly looked the brightest out of the Costa Rica attackers, especially in the second half, where they saw much more of the ball. Was often left isolated when trying to spark an attack. AFP
SUBS: Youstin Salas (Brandon Aguilera, 45) – 6. Slotted nicely into the midfield with his side seeing much more of the ball after the substitution was made. AFP
SUBS: Youstin Salas (Brandon Aguilera, 45) – 6. Slotted nicely into the midfield with his side seeing much more of the ball after the substitution was made. AFP
Ronald Matarrita (Johan Venegas, 74) – N/A. Was introduced when Germany were in the ascendance, but did look bright on the left wing as he tried to keep his side in the competition. EPA
Ronald Matarrita (Johan Venegas, 74) – N/A. Was introduced when Germany were in the ascendance, but did look bright on the left wing as he tried to keep his side in the competition. EPA
Jewison Bennette (Keysher Fuller,74) – N/A. Had a good chance to pull it back for his side late on but his effort was well saved. Other than that, didn’t arrive early enough to properly settle into the game. AP Photo
Jewison Bennette (Keysher Fuller,74) – N/A. Had a good chance to pull it back for his side late on but his effort was well saved. Other than that, didn’t arrive early enough to properly settle into the game. AP Photo
Anthony Contreras (Bryan Oviedo 90+3) – N/A. His arrival came too late to get into the game, even despite the 10 minutes of added time. AP Photo
Anthony Contreras (Bryan Oviedo 90+3) – N/A. His arrival came too late to get into the game, even despite the 10 minutes of added time. AP Photo
Roan Wilson (Yeltsin Tejeda, 90+3) – N/A. The young midfielder was the last roll of the dice from the losing side. AFP
Roan Wilson (Yeltsin Tejeda, 90+3) – N/A. The young midfielder was the last roll of the dice from the losing side. AFP
GERMANY RATINGS: Manuel Neuer – 7. Will not be happy about his spillage in the second half which saw Tejeda make it all square. Other than that, an impressive performance from the experienced keeper who made some vital saves whilst Costa Rica had momentum. Reuters
GERMANY RATINGS: Manuel Neuer – 7. Will not be happy about his spillage in the second half which saw Tejeda make it all square. Other than that, an impressive performance from the experienced keeper who made some vital saves whilst Costa Rica had momentum. Reuters
David Raum – 8. Assisted Gnabry’s header with a well-hit cross. Continued to go forward down the left side and provide threatening deliveries which his teammates failed to take advantage of. AFP
David Raum – 8. Assisted Gnabry’s header with a well-hit cross. Continued to go forward down the left side and provide threatening deliveries which his teammates failed to take advantage of. AFP
Antonio Rüdiger – 6. After what was a very quiet first half for the German defence, the Real Madrid defender made some key interventions to secure the victory. Getty Images
Antonio Rüdiger – 6. After what was a very quiet first half for the German defence, the Real Madrid defender made some key interventions to secure the victory. Getty Images
Niklas Süle – 6. Had little to do in the first half and made a few mistakes in the second as he struggled to deal with Costa Rica’s counter-attacking ability. Getty Images
Niklas Süle – 6. Had little to do in the first half and made a few mistakes in the second as he struggled to deal with Costa Rica’s counter-attacking ability. Getty Images
Joshua Kimmich – 7. Did well in the first half to cover what was not his natural position. Moved to central midfield in the second half and provided some much-needed variety. AFP
Joshua Kimmich – 7. Did well in the first half to cover what was not his natural position. Moved to central midfield in the second half and provided some much-needed variety. AFP
Leon Goretzka – 7. His physicality in the middle of the park played a vital part in his side’s first-half dominance. Was brought off at half time in what appeared to be a tactical switch from Hansi Flick. AFP
Leon Goretzka – 7. His physicality in the middle of the park played a vital part in his side’s first-half dominance. Was brought off at half time in what appeared to be a tactical switch from Hansi Flick. AFP
İlkay Gündoğan – 6. Saw plenty of the ball in the first half but struggled to get through Costa Rica’s low block before being subbed off at half time. Getty Images
İlkay Gündoğan – 6. Saw plenty of the ball in the first half but struggled to get through Costa Rica’s low block before being subbed off at half time. Getty Images
Leroy Sané – 7. Gnabry hogged the limelight, but Sane’s performance included an assist for Germany’s fourth goal. Getty Images
Leroy Sané – 7. Gnabry hogged the limelight, but Sane’s performance included an assist for Germany’s fourth goal. Getty Images
Jamal Musiala – 7. Displayed his dribbling ability in fine fashion, which caused constant headaches for Costa Rica. However, he lacked an end product in front of goal. AFP
Jamal Musiala – 7. Displayed his dribbling ability in fine fashion, which caused constant headaches for Costa Rica. However, he lacked an end product in front of goal. AFP
Serge Gnabry – 9. Did well to break the deadlock in the first half with an impressive header. Looked a bright spark cutting in from the wing and caused constant danger to the opposition defence, which was topped off by assisting his side’s third goal. EPA
Serge Gnabry – 9. Did well to break the deadlock in the first half with an impressive header. Looked a bright spark cutting in from the wing and caused constant danger to the opposition defence, which was topped off by assisting his side’s third goal. EPA
Thomas Müller – 6. Had one big chance in the second half but other than that was rationed to half chances. Disappointing night for the veteran forward in what could be his final World Cup. Getty Images
Thomas Müller – 6. Had one big chance in the second half but other than that was rationed to half chances. Disappointing night for the veteran forward in what could be his final World Cup. Getty Images
SUBS: Lukas Klostermann (Leon Goretzka, 45) – 7. Improved his side from the get-go by slotting into his natural right-back position, meaning Kimmich could shift into midfield. AFP
SUBS: Lukas Klostermann (Leon Goretzka, 45) – 7. Improved his side from the get-go by slotting into his natural right-back position, meaning Kimmich could shift into midfield. AFP
Niclas Füllkrug (İlkay Gündoğan, 54) – 8. Not only did he provide physicality in attack, he also topped off his cameo with a goal and assist. Getty Images
Niclas Füllkrug (İlkay Gündoğan, 54) – 8. Not only did he provide physicality in attack, he also topped off his cameo with a goal and assist. Getty Images
Kai Havertz (Thomas Müller, 67) – 9. Made an instant impact off the bench by bagging an important brace to get his side a victory. However, it wasn’t enough. AP Photo
Kai Havertz (Thomas Müller, 67) – 9. Made an instant impact off the bench by bagging an important brace to get his side a victory. However, it wasn’t enough. AP Photo
Mario Götze (David Raum, 67) – 6. The 2014 World Cup final goalscorer didn’t really impact the game as he would have hoped, although he did help secure the victory. Getty Images
Mario Götze (David Raum, 67) – 6. The 2014 World Cup final goalscorer didn’t really impact the game as he would have hoped, although he did help secure the victory. Getty Images
Matthias Ginter (Niklas Süle, 90+3) – N/A. Came on in the dying moments of the match. Provided some fresh legs in the defence to secure the win. AFP
Matthias Ginter (Niklas Süle, 90+3) – N/A. Came on in the dying moments of the match. Provided some fresh legs in the defence to secure the win. AFP

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Germany crash out of World Cup despite a 4-2 win in final Group E match

Harry Kettle

December 02, 2022

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Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.

Germany had arrived in Qatar determined to restore their tarnished reputation following their shock 2018 group stage exit. Instead they finished third in the standings, level on four points with Spain but behind on goal difference and will return home early once more.

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Japan topped Group E with six points following their 2-1 win over the Spaniards and will face Croatia in the last 16 while Spain will take on Morocco. Costa Rica finished last on three points.

On a night of unrelenting drama in the desert near Doha, the Germans struck first with Serge Gnabry in the 10th minute but saw the Central Americans score twice with Yeltsin Tejeda and a Manuel Neuer own goal before a Kai Havertz brace put them back in front.

Fellow substitute Niclas Fuellkrug added a fourth in stoppage time but even that was not enough to prolong their World Cup stay.

It was the first time in their illustrious World Cup history that Germany had failed to win any of their first two group matches and despite bagging a win on their last attempt, they will be departing Qatar with dropped heads.

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"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

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The first Soroptimists club was founded in Oakland, California in 1921. The name comes from the Latin word soror which means sister, combined with optima, meaning the best.

The organisation said its name is best interpreted as ‘the best for women’.

Since then the group has grown exponentially around the world and is officially affiliated with the United Nations. The organisation also counts Queen Mathilde of Belgium among its ranks.

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