Brazil won 2-0 over Costa Rica in the 2018 World Cup Group E elimination at Saint Petersburg Stadium, St. Petersburg, on Friday (6/22/2018).
Brazil won dramatically for scoring twice in injury time. Philippe Coutinho opened Brazil's goal in the 90th minute + 1, followed by Neymar's goal five minutes later.
Brazil dominated the game. Viewed from the mastery of the ball, Brazil controls 69 percent, while Costa Rica is only 31 percent.In the first half, Brazil had scored against Costa Rica. However, Gabriel Jesus' goal was disallowed by the referee because he was in an offside position.
Many opportunities are created by Brazil. One of them is Neymar kick which is still wide in minute 71.
Neymar had also been fouled in the Costa Rican penalty box but after seeing the refereeing VAR the referee was not a foul and Brazil did not get a penalty.
Until finally, Coutinho managed to break the deadlock Brazil in the 90th minute +1. utilizing the heat in Costa Rica's penalty box, wild ball Roberto Firmino's header was successfully controlled by Gabriel Jesus then appeared Coutinho and meledatkan kicks.
Neymar joined the Brazilian advantage in the 90th minute + 7. Utilizing bait Douglas Costa, Neymar goalkeeper who escorted by Keylor Navas.
The match ended 2-0 to Brazilian advantage. This victory makes Selecao lead Group E standings with a collection of four points, while Costa Rica certainly eliminated.
In the inaugural match, Keylor Navas et al 0-1 defeat of Serbia, who will face Switzerland. In the final match, Brazil will meet Serbia.Composition of Brazil vs Costa Rica players:
Brazil (4-3-3): 1-Alisson Becker; 22-Fagner, 2-Thiago Silva, 3-Miranda, 12-Marcelo; 15-Paulinho (Roberto Firmino 68 '), 5-Casemiro, 11-Philippe Coutinho; 19-Willian (Douglas Costa 46 '), 9-Gabriel Jesus (Fernandinho 90'), 10-Neymar
Coach: Tite
Costa Rica (3-4-2-1): 1-Keylor Navas; 2-Johnny Acosta, 3-Giancarlo Gonzalez, 6-Oscar Duarte; 8-Bryan Oviedo, 20-David Guzman (Yeltsin Tejeda 83 '), 5-Celso Borges, 16-Cristian Gamboa (Francisco Calvo 75'); 11-Johan Venegas, 10-Bryan Ruiz; 21-Marco Urena (Christian Bolanos 54 ')
Coach: Oscar Ramirez
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers (Netherlands)