November 22, 2024

WATCH: Who saw that coming?! Costa Rica recover from Spain mauling to take surprise lead against Japan with first shot on target at World Cup

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Costa Rica scored their first World Cup goal with only their first shot on target of the tournament, taking a shock lead against Japan on Sunday.

WHAT HAPPENED? Ricardo Fuller’s curling strike put his side ahead after nearly 170 minutes of tournament football without a shot on goal. A goalkeeping error from goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda – man of the match in Japan’s historic victory over Germany – helped turn Group E on its head.

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