Costa Rica's World Cup
Costa Rica's World Cup
Bosacki brace brings some relief for Polish coach Janas
Costa Rica 1 Gomez (24)
Klinsmann willing to risk Ballack suspension
GERMANY will risk losing Michael Ballack to suspension in today's game against Ecuador, in the hope of maintaining their momentum and clinching top spot in Group A.
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Wanchope waves adios
PAOLO WANCHOPE put on a brave face after seeing his Costa Rica side crash out of the World Cup with a second straight defeat.
Ecuador breeze into second round
Ecuador 3
Surprise element key in Latin American tie
COSTA Rica and Ecuador know each other so well - they have met eight times since 1998 - that a tactical surprise could prove significant when the two Latin American countries clash in Hamburg this afternoon.
1.5bn tune in to World Cup kick-off
BAVARIAN goatherds marching to the crack of whips and the clang of ancient cowbells marked the official opening of the world's biggest sporting tournament yesterday.
Goals galore as Germany open in style
Germany 4
Germany v Costa Rica
Germany 4
Tough guy Paulo up for curtain-raiser battle against hosts in Munich
COSTA RICA'S star striker Paulo Wanchope isn't afraid of a scrap and insists the Ticos can land Germany a hammer blow in this evening's World Cup curtain raiser.
Costa Rica
STRENGTHS: In their previous two appearances in the finals, have shown themselves capable of causing upsets. Scotland will testify to that, having famously been beaten 1-0 on the Central Americans' World Cup debut in 1990. Were only ousted at the group stage on goal difference four year ago, after defeating China and drawing with Turkey. A team full of flair - as would be expected of a team labelled the Brazil of their region - they have powerful finishers in Paulo Wanchope and Alvaro Saborio.
Hosts wary in bid for pole position
GERMANY will be wary of a Poland side with fond memories of the last World Cup held in these parts, but the hosts have little to fear from their other Group A rivals, Costa Rica and Ecuador.
Brazil coach wary of high fives
Costa Rica 2
Brazil coach plays down chances
Costa Rica 2
Wanchope eager to taste the real thing
RONALDO, Rivaldo and Roberto Carlos may be the most frightening collective force in this World Cup, but Costa Rica’s Paulo Wanchope is hoping Brazil field their strongest possible side in the central American team’s final group game.
Costa Rica fighting fit and ready for Brazil
Costa Rica 1 Parks (86)
Chinese wilt under weight of expectation on World Cup debut
COSTA RICA broke a billion Chinese hearts with a convincing victory in their opening Group C clash.
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