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Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica: Late Double Makes Victory Look Easy for Brazil In Hard Fought Encounter

Philippe Coutinho was the hero on Friday afternoon as his second goal of the tournament handed Brazil their first victory of the World Cup. They'd been on the front foot for much of the match, but it took until the 90th minute for the three points to finally be brought home with a close range toe poke. Costa Rica will feel hard done by, having largely defended well against Tite's men.

Brazil came into the game following a disappointing start to their tournament. A frustrating 1-1 draw with Switzerland saw Serbia two points ahead at the top of Group E, and a win against Costa Rica was paramount in their bid to progress into the last 16 in first place.