RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Costa Rica followed up its surprise win over Uruguay with another World Cup stunner on Friday, beating four-time
champion Italy 1-0 to secure a spot in the next round and eliminate
England in the process.
Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz gave his
side the lead in the 44th minute, heading in off the underside of the
crossbar following a cross from Junior Diaz. Goal-line technology was
used to confirm the goal.
There was a frenetic end to the first
half, as moments before Ruiz's goal Costa Rica had a penalty appeal
waved away when striker Joel Campbell went down in the area under a
challenge from Giorgio Chiellini.
Costa Rica leads Group D with
six points, while Italy and Uruguay have three each before Tuesday's
showdown. England has zero points.
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