Dream Start

A blasting start to the World Cup, you cannot ask for more than this, already six goals in first match, it is a highest aggregate ever. Match was full of action and very highly paced a perfect start to the world cup.

The hosts got off to a flying start when Philip Lahm’s 6th minute powerful shot hit the inside of bar and went in, Germany 1-0. But Costa Rica hit back in 12th minute when a through pass cut Germany’s defense in two and set up Paolo Wanchope to score his first and equalize. Klose got Germany ahead in 17th minute with some excellent work from Schweinsteiger. Germany were fluent with their attack coming from both sides and crossing well but their defense lacked the control infact Costa Rica’s defense looked more solid and organized.

Second half started slow but suddenly burst into action when thanks to sloppy defending from Costa Rica allowed Klose to head a cross which was saved by the goalkeeper but he was there to put the rebound into the net, 3-1 Germany. But just after 12 minutes, Germany’s defense was against found wanting another through pass and again Wanchope was there to guide it in.

On 87th minute Torsten Frings scored a stunning 30 yard goal to end any hope of Costa Rica of comeback. It could well be tournaments one of the best goal.

For me Germany’s defense needs to improve a lot if they want to progress in this competition, far too many times it got wide open for through passes. But their midfield was too awesome all four had an amazing game and when Ballack comes back it will be even better. Klose just seems to love opening game of World Cup remember how he annihilated Saudia Arabia in previous cup.

Costa Rica well I hardly see them passing through the second round the other two teams look quite good but then you never know it’s a crazy game ;).