Match report

Brazil Defeats Costa Rica 2-0 in World Cup Thriller

Brazil
Brazil
2–0
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Jun 22, 2018

Brazil displayed their football prowess to defeat Costa Rica 2-0 in a World Cup Group match. Despite a tight contest, Brazil's skill and determination shone through, with Neymar's goal in the 97th minute sealing the victory. Costa Rica struggled to find the back of the net but showed resilience throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Brazil secured the win with goals from Neymar in the 97th minute.
  • • Douglas Costa provided the assist for Neymar's goal.
  • • Neymar received a yellow card for arguing with the referee.
  • • Costa Rica made three substitutions, including M. Ureña, Cristian Gamboa, and David Guzmán.

Lineups

Brazil

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 3 Miranda (D)
  • 2 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 22 Fágner (D)
  • 12 Marcelo (D)
  • 15 Paulinho (M)
  • 11 Philippe Coutinho (M)
  • 5 Casemiro (M)
  • 19 Willian (F)
  • 10 Neymar (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Douglas Costa
  • 20 Roberto Firmino
  • 17 Fernandinho
  • 4 Pedro Geromel
  • 6 Filipe Luís
  • 8 Renato Augusto
  • 13 Marquinhos
  • 16 Cássio
  • 18 Fred
  • 21 Taison
  • 23 Ederson Moraes

Costa Rica

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 8 B. Oviedo (M)
  • 6 Ó. Duarte (D)
  • 16 C. Gamboa (M)
  • 3 G. González (D)
  • 2 J. Acosta (D)
  • 5 C. Borges (M)
  • 20 D. Guzmán (M)
  • 11 J. Venegas (F)
  • 10 B. Ruiz (F)
  • 21 M. Ureña (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. Bolaños
  • 15 F. Calvo
  • 17 Y. Tejeda
  • 4 I. Smith
  • 9 D. Colindres
  • 12 J. Campbell
  • 13 R. Wallace
  • 14 R. Azofeifa
  • 18 P. Pemberton
  • 19 K. Waston
  • 22 K. Gutiérrez
  • 23 L. Moreira

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    46' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Willian · On: Douglas Costa
  2. Costa Rica
    54' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ureña · On: C. Bolaños
  3. Brazil
    68' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paulinho · On: Roberto Firmino
  4. Costa Rica
    75' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cristian Gamboa · On: Francisco Calvo
  5. Brazil
    81' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Neymar

    Argument

  6. Costa Rica
    83' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Guzmán · On: Y. Tejeda
  7. Costa Rica
    84' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    Jhonny Acosta

    Time wasting

  8. Brazil
    90'+3 Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: Fernandinho
  9. Brazil
    90'+7 Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Neymar · Assist: Douglas Costa

Match Stats

Stat Brazil Costa Rica
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 91% 71%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 3
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 705 280
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 10 0
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 645 198
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brazil's introduction of Willian in the 46th minute provided a fresh attacking threat, changing the momentum.
  • ▸ Neymar's late goal in the 97th minute confirmed Brazil's dominance and ended Costa Rica's hopes of an equalizer.