World Cup 2014: group stage, day 3
COLOMBIA 3-0 GREECE (Armero, Gutierrez, Rodriguez) Not a bad game, but the most straightforward victory of the tournament so far. 4-2-3-1 and lots of width The team news was significant, because...
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COSTA RICA 1-0 ITALY (Ruiz) An extraordinary upset. Costa Rica rode their luck in the first half but were comfortable after the break – they’re through to the knockout stage after just two group games...
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URUGUAY 1-0 ITALY (Godin) A boring first half, a highly dramatic second half, and Diego Godin scoring another crucial goal Italy switch to a back three, Uruguay follow Having played their first two...
View ArticleCosta Rica 1-1 Greece: Costa Rica through on penalties despite playing an...
The Costa Rica miracle continues – they’re through to the quarter-finals after a shoot-out victory over Greece. Jorge Luis Pinto named his first-choice XI, having rotated for the final group game....
View ArticleNetherlands 0-0 Costa Rica: Oranje progress after van Gaal’s late keeper switch
The Dutch dominated but couldn’t find a way past Keylor Navas – then finally broke their penalty shoot-out curse. Louis van Gaal played a more aggressive wing-back pairing than against Mexico, with...
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