2014 FIFA World Cup - Day 3 Matches Results - URUGUAY VS COSTA RICA

The Estadio Castelao has quieted down a little since kick-off as a result of few chances for either side. So far it's been an evenly matched affair, despite Uruguay edging Los Ticos in possession.

 

Uruguay celebrate emphatically after Cavani's penalty, much to the delight of the South American supporters in the Estadio Castelao.

Los Ticos have been putting in some hard challenges on their South American opponents, sticking to their hard-nosed style of play they're well known for throughout CONCACAF. The first half was not for the Costa Rica but let us see if this will pump up the fight.

First half statistics looking good for Uruguay and Costa Rica is going try equalizing this on the second half.

Second half started and not too long CAMPBELL J. - Costa Rica's No9 shows some great composure to collect the ball and fire into the far corner, leaving Muslera no chance. Great finish from the Arsenal striker and he follows it up with an even better celebration! Also at 21 years, 11 months and 19 days old, Joel Campbell is the youngest player to score at Brazil 2014 so far. This gives Costa Rica the equalizer.

Costa Rica score twice in a matter of minutes to take the lead! Los Ticos' No6 – DUARTE O. always had a step on Stuani and scored with a wonderful diving header at the back post, firing across the face of goal past Muslera's outstretched arms.

DID YOU KNOW? Costa Rica scoring in the 54th and 57th minute are their fastest ever consecutive goals at a World Cup. On 4 June 2002 they scored in the 61st and 65th minute versus China.

UREÑA M. Costa Rica's No21 adds a third for the Central Americans after picking up on a great through ball from Campbell. The Kuban Krasnodar striker calmly passes past Muslera and that will surely give Los Ticos three points.

Full time statistics of the Uruguay VS Costa Rica.

Costa Rica completed their comeback after going down 1-0 thanks to great goals from Campbell, Duarte and Urena. Uruguay's disappointment was compounded by Pereira's sending off in the final seconds of the match. This unexpected result makes Group D all the more intriguing.