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In a quickly-emptying east Berlin bar, Eric Warncke is "disappointed" by Germany's shock exit from the World Cup, but says he already suspected it might happen. After a surprise 2-1 loss in the opening game to Japan, the team left themselves a hill to climb to make it through to…

Germany were knocked out despite their victory over Costa Rica on Thursday

The 2010 champions confirmed their place in the last 16 in Qatar despite their defeat to Japan in their final group stage fixture on Thursday as they finished as runners-up in Group E

Germany finished third behind Spain on goal difference, with Luis Enrique’s side out at one point after trailing Japan while Costa Rica held the lead

Germany’s 4-2 win over Costa Rica was not enough, as Japan shocked Spain 2-1 to seal top spot in Group E and send Hansi Flick’s team home

The conclusion of World Cup Group E produced several memorable moments as Japan and Spain squeaked through to the Round of 16 with Germany and Costa Rica eliminated

Germany beat Costa Rica but elsewhere in the group, Japan produced a shock to defeat Spain

COSTA RICA 2-4 GERMANY: Hansi Flick and co are heading from the World Cup after the group stage but would've made it through to the knockouts had Spain dealt with Japan

Japan came from behind on Thursday night to beat Spain 2-1 and qualify for the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar as winners of Group E, as Germany crashed out of the tournament despite beating Costa Rica 4-2.