FIFA World Cup 2018: Switzerland qualify for knockouts after 2-2 draw with Costa Rica
Football | June 28, 2018 10:51 ISTCosta Rica ended their preliminary round engagements rock-bottom of the group with just one point to show for.
Costa Rica ended their preliminary round engagements rock-bottom of the group with just one point to show for.
A win or even a draw will be enough for Switzerland to book themselves a ticket for the knockout stages.
Philippe Coutinho scored in the first minute of stoppage time, and Neymar followed six minutes later to give Brazil a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at the World Cup.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their opener last weekend, and Neymar was much criticised for his underwhelming performance.
Serbia, which missed out on the 2014 tournament, had the early advantage in a tough group that includes five-time champion Brazil and Switzerland.
For Oscar Ramirez-coached Costa Rica, the aim in this World Cup is to improve on their best performance of a quarter-final which they achieved in 2014.
Kenner Gutierrez will replace Ronald Matarrita in Costa Rica's team for the biggest football event.
Dries Mertens opened the scoring for the Red Devils before striker Lukaku took his international tally to 36 in 69 matches with a volley and header either side of halftime.
The victory came four years after England drew 0-0 with Costa Rica as they slumped out of the World Cup 2014 in the group stage.
Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia are part of Group E of the World Cup.
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