Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto announced on Thursday that he was parting company with the Central American side after a break down in talks with the national federation. Colombian Pinto, 61, had coached “Los Ticos” since 2011, leading them to an historic World Cup quarter-final run in Brazil. Costa Rica lost to the Netherlands …
The Ticos` captain scored the goal that put Costa Rica ahead and also put away his penalty as the Central Americans kept their nerve to win the decider 5-3. The two sides were 1-1 after regulation time with Sokratis Papastathopoulos cancelling out Ruiz`s goal in injury time to force extra time which also ended in …
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Costa Rica finished first in what many considered the World Cup’s toughest group after a dour 0-0 draw against a second-string England side on Tuesday. Costa Rica only needed a draw to top Group D and played that way, setting up in a defensive 5-3-2 formation. The result gives Costa Rica its best World Cup …
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Costa Rica stun Italy, England, Costa Rica, World Cup, hampions Italy, England, PSV EindhovenCosta Rica continued their giantkilling spree in the World Cup as they defeated four-time champions Italy 1-0 to make it to the Round of 16 in the process knocking England out of the tournament. Skipper and PSV Eindhoven striker Bryan Ruiz headed …
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