It was a historic day for Costa Rica who won their first #FIFAWorldCup 2022 match, courtesy of Keysher Fuller's 81st minute strike. This was also the first time the South Americans defeated the Blue Samurais in a competitive game.
Neither of the goalkeepers were threatened by their oppositions' attack, except Keylor Navas making a decisive save for the Costa Ricans in the 46th minute. It was Fuller who converted Costa Rica's first shot on target in #Qatar2022, helping his team to earn crucial three points. This now leaves Group E in a interesting position in terms of teams qualifying for the Round of 16.
Neither of the goalkeepers were threatened by their oppositions' attack, except Keylor Navas making a decisive save for the Costa Ricans in the 46th minute. It was Fuller who converted Costa Rica's first shot on target in #Qatar2022, helping his team to earn crucial three points. This now leaves Group E in a interesting position in terms of teams qualifying for the Round of 16.
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00:00Ready then for day 8 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and it begins at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium where Japan are in action against Kelo, now us is Costa Rica.
00:11Costa Rica get us underway in the red shirts kicking from right to left in this opening half.
00:19Fortunately no lasting after damage. Endo.
00:23Doan.
00:25Endo.
00:27Climbs was by Tejea to make the block.
00:30Yeah absolutely fresh legs you've had the opportunity to sit as well on the bench and observe the game and see where the spaces are.
00:40It's a foul by Contreras and it's going to be the first caution.
00:46Calvo.
00:54It's going to be another yellow it is.
01:00Miki Yama is cautioned.
01:02No goals in the first half then at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.
01:14Level at the break.
01:15Japan nil.
01:16Costa Rica nil.
01:17Iroki Ito coming on at full back and a change up front.
01:22Takuma Asano who scored the winning goal against Germany is on for Japan who break quickly and an effort on goal from Marita in the opening minutes of the second half.
01:33Slightly more attacking attempt from Japan.
01:38Endo.
01:40Blocked by Calvo.
01:42In towards Asano.
01:44Navas is there to gather.
01:45It's Kamada straight into the wall.
01:49Sommer.
01:51And again Costa Rica able to clear it away.
01:55Maintain possession for Costa Rica.
01:57Fuller looking to get in behind Ito.
01:59Now a chance for Tejea.
02:05Fuller.
02:05Fuller shot.
02:07And it's in.
02:10Keisha Fuller for Costa Rica.
02:17They conceded seven last time out.
02:20And now they have the lead late on against Japan.
02:25Yeah.
02:26Just watch here.
02:27It Campbell's done really well in terms of holding the ball up.
02:29But here Japan win it back.
02:31And you cannot turn it over in these areas.
02:34Good.
02:35Yeah it looks like he's just onside.
02:37Great finish.
02:38Arguably the goalkeeper's probably slightly too high from that angle.
02:43Means he can't make the save.
02:46Fantastic finish.
02:48Bends it into the far corner.
02:51Gonda stretching.
02:53Can't reach it.
02:57It's Costa Rica's first shot on target at this World Cup.
03:00And they have scored from it.
03:03Costa Rica have had just two touches inside the Japanese penalty area.
03:08One of them was that goal from Fuller.
03:11Mitoma.
03:12It's still Mitoma to drive it across.
03:14Save from Navas.
03:16And Navas will gather it.
03:19Dayech Kamadar with the shot that was heading in until that vital, vital block from the goalkeeper.
03:26Yeah great play.
03:26Beats the defender.
03:27Doesn't cross it early.
03:28Takes it in.
03:30Unlucky.
03:31It's a historic day for Costa Rica.
03:39Thumped 7-0 by Spain in their opening fixture.
03:42Keisha Fuller's goal has won it 1-0.
03:46That's gate because I don't even know what it's still.