FIFA WC M1: Germany wins 4-2 vs Costa Rica

Germany won the FIFA Football World Cup opening match against the Costa Rica which was played in Munich by 4-2.

FIFA World Cup 2006 Match 1 (Group A)

Germany vs Costa Rica in Munich

Goal scorers: Phillip Lahm of Germany scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup in the 6th minute. Wanchope of Costa Rica scored in the 12th minute to level the score. Klose scored to take Germany 2-1 up.

Half Time Score: 2-1

Klose scored in the 61st minute to take Germany 3-1 up.

Wanchope of Costa Rica scored the second goal in 73rd minute.

T. Frings of Germany scored the fourth goal in the 87th minute to take Germany 4-2 up.