Brazil Beats Costa Rica 2-0 in FIFA World Cup
Match Summary
Brazil defeated Costa Rica 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup match on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. The match, which took place in Saint Petersburg, was Brazil's first win of the tournament and their second straight clean sheet. Costa Rica, who reached the quarterfinals in 2014, has now lost both of their matches in this year's World Cup.
Goals
Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for Brazil in the 91st minute, capitalizing on a cross from Neymar. Neymar himself added a second goal in the 97th minute, ensuring Brazil's victory.
Team Stats
Brazil had the advantage in possession (61% to 39%) and shots (17 to 7), but Costa Rica had more corners (6 to 4). Keylor Navas made 5 saves for Costa Rica, while Alisson made 2 saves for Brazil.
Player Stats
Neymar was Brazil's standout player, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Coutinho also played well, scoring a goal and creating several chances. Navas was Costa Rica's best player, making several crucial saves.
Looking Ahead
Brazil will face Serbia in their next match on Wednesday, June 27th, while Costa Rica will face Switzerland on the same day. Brazil is now a heavy favorite to win their group, while Costa Rica will need to win their remaining match to have a chance of advancing.
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