Uruguay and Costa Rica, on paper, had Uruguay ease their way to a win, but luckily for us, it's played on grass.
Costa Rica started the game very lively and had a few chances to open the scoring. Uruguay took their time in building momentum and it took just under 30 minutes, and another penalty, for them to get on the score sheet. At first it looked like another contentious decision but on replays, turned out to be a great call by the ref. Costa Rica didn't buckle and continued with applying pressure of their own. And this continued right up to half time, and if it wasn't for a spectacular recovering save from the Costa Rican keeper Navas,Uruguay would have extended their lead.
As the teams returned to the field, there was something about Costa Rica that made you think they could get back into this game. They started sharper and quicker than Uruguay and the passed the ball around well creating chances. They got their reward as Campbell cooly volleyed home another smooth passing move. And on the hour the team everyone thought as being the whipping boys took the lead from a set piece with a header from close range. Uruguay tried to get back into the game but Costa Rica were too good. They pushed and pressed and punished Uruguay again with another beautifully crafted goal.
The first red card of the World Cup was shown after a frustration set in right at the end of the game. Costa Rica ended with the first 'upset' of this competition.
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