Full Time: Brazil 2, Costa Rica 0
Brazil saved the game, and maybe its World Cup, with a stoppage-time goal over Costa Rica on Friday in St. Petersburg. After dominating the action for 90 minutes, but finding frustration from Costa Rica’s dogged defense and keeper Keylor Navas, Brazil finally broke through on a goal by Philippe Coutinho in the 91st minute. Neymar added another goal in 97th minute for a 2-0 win.
90’ + 5: GOAL! Neymar Adds One
Brazil gets a second as time expires. Casemiro finds Douglas Costa in the area, who plays a little two-on-none with Neymar. Brazil’s previously-frustrated star slots it home. That one had to feel good after a game’s worth of struggle.
90’ + 3: Brazil Still Firing
Brazil almost scored again when Coutinho found an open Firmino, but his shot sailed wide.
90’ +1: GOAL! Coutinho Delivers
Coutinho finally, finally scores.
Firmino headed a cross by Marcelo, then Jesus made a little touch pass to an onrushing Coutinho, who smashed it in.
