The underdogs have stunned the world yet again, Costa Ricans outplayed Italy to go through the knockout stage after earning a 1-0 win over the Azzuri.
The group of death has killed England out of the tournament with Costa Rica on 6 points and Italy and Urugauy on 3 points each, so that makes it mathematically impossible for Engladn to qualify.
The game was contested with great pace and movement on and off the ball.
Bryan Ruiz broke the deadlock in the 44th minute with a brilliant header that hits the crossbar and goes in , Goal line technology confirmed that. Diaz was exceptional throughout the game and his quintessential cross was good enough for Costa Rica to score first goal and hold on to the lead.
Minutes earlier Arsenal man Joel Campbell had a strong appeal for a penalty denied after he was allegedly brought down by Chiellini inside the Azzuri box. Balotelli had two good chances to equalize but went begging.
I hope the queen is happy now, she doesn't have to do any favor to Super Mario.
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