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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 22, 2018 at 1pm UK
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Oscar Ramirez: 'I do not know what else Costa Rica could have done against Brazil'
Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez stands by the defensive tactics employed by his team during Friday's 2-0 defeat to Brazil at the World Cup.Jun 22, 18:32
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Philippe Coutinho: 'Brazil had tough time against Costa Rica in World Cup clash'
Philippe Coutinho admits that Brazil endured a "tough" match against Costa Rica in Friday's World Cup Group E meeting at the Krestovsky Stadium.Jun 22, 18:19
The Match
Match Report
Stoppage-time goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar rescue Brazil a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in World Cup Group E - a result which eliminates the Central Americans.
Live Commentary
Relive how Brazil pulled a stoppage-time win out of the bag to knock Costa Rica out of World Cup Group E, with Sports Mole's live updates from Russia.
Team News
Brazil defender Danilo makes way for Fagner as Tite makes one change for his side's Group E clash with Costa Rica.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between Brazil and Costa Rica in Group E.
Build-up
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Brazil ace Neymar targets improved display against Costa Rica
Brazil forward Neymar admits that his side need to "play a better game" against Costa Rica compared to the performance produced against Switzerland.Jun 21, 10:23
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Neymar returns to Brazil training ahead of World Cup meeting with Costa Rica
Neymar returns to training with Brazil after limping out of Tuesday's session with an ankle injury and is expected to be fit for the Group E meeting with Costa Rica.Jun 20, 17:38
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Neymar limps out of Brazil training ahead of Costa Rica match
Neymar lasts just 10 minutes of Brazil's latest training session before pulling up with a foot injury.Jun 19, 16:12
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