On November 27, Japan and Costa Rica will have their second match in Group E. While Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their first match, Costa Rica suffered a heavy defeat against Spain, conceding seven goals in that match.
Key Players
The winning goal against Germany was scored by Takuma Asano, who came off the bench. He may now start in the starting 11 and will be a key player to watch. After the abysmal performance against Spain, drastic adjustments wouldn’t be the worst course of action for Costa Rica. Keylor Navas, who conceded seven goals in that match, is still the best player La Sele have and will play a key role in this match.
Date, Time & Venue
The Japan vs Costa Rica match will be played on November 27 at 3:30 PM (Indian time) in the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan.
Live-streaming Details
The Japan vs Costa Rica match will be broadcast live on the Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India and Jio Cinema’s app and website will both offer free live streaming of the event.
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Half-time!
There is the half-time whistle from the referee. The teams will return to their respective dressing rooms for the interval. However, the scoreline is still 0-0.
November 16:16 (IST)
FIFA World Cup LIVE: Another yellow!
JPN 0-0 CRC
Costa Rica look to see out the time
Campbell is off and replaced by Chacon.
Costa Rica are playing a high defensive line and looking to secure their first win of the World Cup.
90+5 mins: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica
7m ago (11:51 GMT)
Endo is booked
That will be of frustration to Japan. It kills a Japanese attacking passage of play.
90+3 mins: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica
10m ago (11:48 GMT)
We are into added time
There will be six minutes of second-half stoppage time.
90 mins: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica
11m ago (11:47 GMT)
Japan get the ball into the Costa Rica area. Following some shuffling, Navas makes a vital save to deny Kamada.
The 35-year-old has shown his class in this game.
87 mins: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica
Game over!
It’s a historic day for Costa Rica.
They have beaten Japan for the first time. Their World Cup campaign is back alive.
Fuller’s goal makes the difference.
Final score: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica
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