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Brazil leaves it late to beat Costa Rica 2-0 at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - After more than 90 minutes of aggravation and exasperation, Neymar and Brazil finally broke through Costa Rica's smothering defense.

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Brazil leaves it late to beat Costa Rica 2-0 at World Cup

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 on Friday at the World Cup.

Unlike Argentina and Lionel Messi, Brazil is still in a good position to advance to the round of 16. Costa Rica has been eliminated.