Costa Rica: The Giant killers

After beating Luis Suarez’s Uruguay where may soccer pundits were shocked after the full time, Costa Rica have taking the lead in group D in the ongoing FIFA world cup by beaten The Azurees of Italy by a lone goal and ensuring that the chances of England to qualify for the second round becomes a dream.

Their marks man Bryan Ruiz broke the deadlock on the 44th minute as he headed the ball home to ensure that his country gets a ticket to the second round. The former Fulham striker watched his effort hit the crossbar and bounced over the line as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was beaten to the ball. Goal-line technology confirmed the decision.

Italian striker Mario Balotelli had several chances before the half hour mark but could not barry the ball. This means that the Costa Ricans now sits on top of the group with six points followed by Italy and Uruguay with three points apiece. England is seen wallowing at the bottom of the group with no point with a game to spur.

The Costa Ricans entered the world’s most prestigious tournaments from the CONCACAF region as many connoisseurs of the game saw them as the minows. However, their last group game against The Three Lions will be a mere formality as England has nothing to prove.