Brazil Triumph In Dramatic World Cup Clash

Brazil v Costa Rica: A Thrilling Match

Brazil Triumph in Dramatic World Cup Clash

WEB Brazil 5 Costa Rica 2 - a superb game with vast amounts of drama skill and goalmouth action. WEB Expert recap and game analysis of the Brazil vs Costa Rica Fifa World Cup game from June 13 2002 on ESPN. WEB 13062002 FIFA World Cup Game week 3 KO 0830 Venue Suwon World Cup Stadium Suwon 0 - 1 10 Ronaldo assist by Edílson.

Match Summary

In a thrilling encounter, Brazil emerged victorious in their FIFA World Cup clash against Costa Rica, showcasing exceptional skill and resilience. The match, held at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 13, 2002, saw Brazil secure a decisive 5-2 victory.

Brazil opened the scoring early in the first half, with Ronaldo converting a penalty in the 10th minute. Costa Rica fought back valiantly, equalizing through Paulo Wanchope in the 39th minute. However, Brazil regained the lead just before halftime, with Edílson scoring a stunning goal. The second half was equally captivating, with Brazil extending their lead to 3-1 through Ronaldo once again, followed by a goal from Rivaldo. Costa Rica refused to give up, scoring a second goal through Ronald Gómez, but Brazil sealed the victory with two late goals from Júnior and Ronaldo, completing his hat-trick.