FIFA 2022 Japan vs Costa Rica final score

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After defeating Germany 2-1 in its World Cup opener on Wednesday, Japan entered the contest looking to win two straight games for the first time since 2002.

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On the other hand, Costa Rica aimed to recover from a humiliating 7-0 loss to Spain earlier in the week.

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Wataru Endo made a strong effort to score the opening goal of the match, but Francisco Calvo was able to block the shot with his leg to help keep Japan off the scoreboard.

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Keylor Navas stopped Takuma Asano's attempt at a header off the rebound.

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After Japan had been in charge for the majority of the game, Keysher Fuller gave Costa Rica the lead in the 81st minute.

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Japan had numerous chances to score in the second half, but it didn't take advantage of any of them.

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A late Fuller goal secures the victory and the World Cup.

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Costa Rica triumphed 1-0 to advance in Group E at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

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