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The Samurai Blue of Japan couldn’t replicate the fine form that saw them come from behind to beat the German team 2-1 in their group E encounter last week.
The Japanese were stunned 1-0 by Costa Rica courtesy of an 81st-minute goal from Keysher Fuller.
Costa Rica were drubbed 7-0 in their opening game against Spain and they have already been dubbed the whooping boys of the group, however, they were able to bounce back from the disappointment and secure a lifeline against the Japanese.
Meanwhile after the goal the Costa Ricans pretty much had everyone behind the ball inside their own half. forcing Japan to face a red wall that they struggled to break.
After 90 minutes of football plus additional time, Costa Rica were run away winners of the encounter and thus throw the group wide open.
The other members of the group Germany faces elimination battle in what seem like a feisty encounter versus Spain tonight.
Group leader will be looking to book a spot in the round of 16 today versus Germany, the match promises to be entertaining and suspense filled.