Tag Archives: Costa Rica

World Cup Day 17: Incredible comeback sends Oranje through

Posted on 06/29/2014 by dylandacosta

Netherlands win in incredible comeback In the second day of round-of-16 action, Louis Van Gaal’s free-scoring Netherlands met Miguel Herrera’s defensively-sound Mexico; it set the game up for an interesting contest. But the game was never going to be wave … Continue reading →

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World Cup Day 13: Uruguay edge Italy amidst Suarez controversy

Posted on 06/25/2014 by dylandacosta

Uruguay edge tight game to knock out Italy In an intriguing Group D encounter, Uruguay and Italy met in the battle for progression into the knockout rounds. Costa Rica, who had beaten both teams, had already qualified from the group, … Continue reading →

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World Cup Day 9: Costa Rica slay another giant, France blitz Switerland

Posted on 06/20/2014 by dylandacosta

Costa Rica slay another giant The day’s opening match saw Group D opponents Costa Rica and Italy meet in a top-of-the-table clash, having both won their first matches of the tournament. Coming into this World Cup, everybody expected the Costa Ricans … Continue reading →

Posted in World Cup | Tagged 2014, 5-2, Balotelli, Benaglio, Benzema, Campbell, Costa Rica, Ecuador, FIFA, France, Giroud, Honduras, Italy, Pirlo, Pogba, Ribery, Rodriguez, Ruiz, Sakho, Shaqiri, Switzerland, Valencia, World Cup | Leave a comment

World Cup Day 3: Colombia strong, Group D anyone’s game

Posted on 06/15/2014 by dylandacosta

What a World Cup this is shaping up to be. Day 3 provided great action once again, with a dramatic comeback, a clash of titans and a shocking upset. Colombia finish Greeks in style Greece have become infamous for their defensive … Continue reading →

Posted in World Cup | Tagged 2-1, 2014, 3-0, 3-1, Aurier, Balotelli, Barkley, Bony, Brazil, Cavani, Colombia, Costa Rica, crossbar, Drogba, England, Falcao, FIFA, football, free kick, Gerrard, Greece, Honda, Italy, Ivory Coast, James Rodriguez, Japan, Marchisio, Periera, Pirlo, Rooney, Sterling, Sturridge, Suarez, Uruguay, World Cup | Leave a comment

World Cup guide: All 32 competitors unmasked

Posted on 06/09/2014 by dylandacosta

It’s that time again. After four long, tantalizing years we are about to get what we’ve been waiting for: the FIFA World Cup is upon us. Brazil is the venue, and glory awaits the team who can go all the … Continue reading →

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World Cup Preview: Group D

Posted on 05/24/2014 by dylandacosta

At every World Cup, one group always bears the (sometimes unworthy) title of being the “Group of Death.” This summer, if any group deserves the ominous title, then it is certainly Group D. In this type of group, anything can … Continue reading →

Posted in International Football, World Cup | Tagged 2014, Buffon, Cavani, Costa Rica, England, FIFA, football, Gerrard, Hart, Hodgson, Italy, Pirlo, Rooney, Sterling, Sturridge, Suarez, Uruguay, World Cup | 4 Comments

Tag Archives: Costa Rica

World Cup Day 17: Incredible comeback sends Oranje through

World Cup Day 9: Costa Rica slay another giant, France blitz Switerland

World Cup Day 3: Colombia strong, Group D anyone’s game

World Cup guide: All 32 competitors unmasked

World Cup Preview: Group D

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