Essentially written off after being battered by Spain, Keysher Fuller has changed everything for Costa Rica.
Fuller scored his goal in the 81st minute after Japan failed to clear the ball. He hit the net from 18 metres, with the shot going in off the fingertips of leaping Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda.
Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas came up with several saves in quick succession in the final minutes to ensure the victory.tap here to see other videos from our teamJapan has one Group E game remaining against Spain, while Costa Rica faces Germany in its final match. With a victory, Japan could have all but wrapped up a place in the knockout stage after a 2-1 upset win over Germany in its opener. Costa Rica was pounded by Spain 7-0 in its first game and just trying to survive.
“In the first half we couldn’t really develop any chances,” Moriyasu said. “I believe to a certain degree we were playing OK, however the result was a shame.” Ritsu Doan, who scored one of Japan’s goals in the 2-1 win over Germany, looked the most threatening early with runs down the right side looking to cut in crosses. Costa Rica’s most menacing player was Joel Campbell, trying to use his speed on the left flank.tap here to see other videos from our team“We had more confidence with the ball than we had in the first game. We were more focused on defence and took advantage of our chances up front,” Campbell said.
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