Rise of Costa Rica cuts England out of World Cup

Italy 0 Costa Rica 1

Rise of Costa Rica cuts England out of World Cup
Fri, 20 Jun, 2014 - 20:15

Italy 0 Costa Rica 1

Costa Rica cast aside their status as Group C minnows to inflict a surprise defeat on Italy and in doing so bring an abrupt end to England’s World Cup.

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