Brazil Defeats Costa Rica 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match

Extended Highlights and Match Statistics

Brazil secured a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in their FIFA World Cup Group E match on Friday, June 22nd. The match, which kicked off at 14:00 local time in Saint Petersburg, saw Brazil dominate possession and create numerous scoring chances.

Match Summary

Brazil took the lead in the 91st minute through Philippe Coutinho, who slotted home a low shot from the edge of the area. Neymar doubled their advantage in the 97th minute with a close-range finish. Costa Rica had a few chances to score but failed to find the back of the net.

Team Stats

• Brazil:
• Possession: 67%
• Shots on target: 5
• Corners: 7
• Passes: 595
• Costa Rica:
• Possession: 33%
• Shots on target: 1
• Corners: 0
• Passes: 386

Player Stats

• Brazil:
• Philippe Coutinho: 1 goal, 1 assist
• Neymar: 1 goal
• Marcelo: 1 assist
• Costa Rica:
• Giancarlo Gonzalez: 1 yellow card
• Bryan Ruiz: 1 shot on target

Extended Highlights and Goals

You can watch the extended highlights and goals of the match on YouTube or at the official FIFA website.