Fussball-WM Blog

Germany opened the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ finals with a 4-2 win over Group A rivals Costa Rica in Munich on Friday, 9 June 2006. An exciting Opening Match produced three goals inside the first 17 minutes as Philipp Lahm fired Germany in front on six minutes, Paulo Wanchope drew the Ticos level six minutes later and then Miroslav Klose restored the Germans’ lead. "Miro" made it 3-1 after 61 minutes and although Wanchope narrowed the deficit with his second goal on 73 minutes, Juergen Klinsmann’s men secured the three points through Torsten Frings’ spectacular drive three minutes from time. "Thank u, dear Miroslav, for the two goals and happy birthday!" is the message of fussballwmblog.de!