The German defence looked very suspect against a Costa Rica side that seemed to run out of energy very quickly and run out of ideas even quicker. The fact this limited team were able to score two goals from just about their only attack on goal must be very worrying to anyone supporting the German team.

The two long range efforts were good strikes but the way this ball moved about must be be of concern to any goalkeeper. I thought it was a good opening game but a very funny opening ceremony.