2018 FIFA World Cup Day Nine Live Recap: Brazil and Neymar bounce Costa Rica from the tournament

Two stoppage-time goals by Brazil forces Costa Rica to become the fifth nation to be eliminated from the 2018 World Cup. Brazil dominated possession from the start, forcing Costa Rica to sit back and rely on the counterattack. At the 12^th minute, Casemiro suffered a nosebleed, leaving Brazil down to 10 men for a short period. Though Costa Rica attempted to take advantage, they failed to find the lead. The Selecao proved to be the better side during the first half with impeccable rhythm and passing, however, the game remained 0-0 going into the halftime. Brazil’s momentum continued during the second 45 minutes, creating threatening opportunities merely five minutes after the whistle.