Germany wins 4-2 against Costa Rica

Highlights of the match:
In the 6th min, left back Philipp Lahm curls a right foot shot into the top corner that goes in off the far post after cutting in from the left and shooting from just outside the area.

In the 12th min, Paulo Wanchope equalises after breaking the offside trap and calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Jens Lehmann from the edge of the area having been fed by Ronald Gomez.

In the 17th min, Miroslav Klose puts Germany back in front from four metres with a tap in at the far post after being set up by Bastian Schweinsteiger. Klose celebrated the goal on his 28th birthday.

In the 61st min, Klose gets his second goal and Germany's third when he follows up to score from close range after his header is saved by Jose Francisco Porras following Lahm's cross from the left.

In the 73th min, Wanchope grabs his second goal to give Costa Rica hope as he flicks the ball past Lehmann from what looks an offside position after latching onto a through ball.

In the 87th min, Frings fires a powerful curling right foot shot into the top corner from about 30 metres giving Porras no chance.

Final score 4-2 and Germany clinch the first victory on home ground. A pulsating match with 6 goals. For the old Germany, they will be happy to sit back and defend a 1 or 2 goal lead but under coach Jeurgen Klinnsman, they have demonstrated an attacking streak and it was action end to end. They have also uncovered a bright young talent in Phillip Lahm. Overall, Soccer Pundit thinks it is a good result for the Germans and they should be there for the Finals...