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Match 8 Enugu - Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium
Cloudy
25 October
Costa Rica
1:1
New Zealand
1:1 (1:1)
  • Joel CAMPBELL (35')
  • Michael BUILT (19')

Referee Eddy MAILLET (SEY)

Summary

Kiwis and Ticos share spoils

Kiwis and Ticos share spoils

 Costa Rica were forced to come from behind to earn a draw against a hard-working New Zealand in the late Group D match in Enugu. The point was the first earned by New Zealand at this level since the 1999 tournament played on home soil. The Young All Whites stunned Costa Rica with a robust opening and were rewarded with a goal on 19 minutes from Michael Built. The Ticos replied with ten minutes ...

Highlights

Line-up

CRC
NZL
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Juan Diego SAMUEL (CRC)
(NZL) Stephen CAIN
Officials
  • Referee: Eddy MAILLET (SEY)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Evarist MENKOUANDE (CMR)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Jason DAMOO (SEY)
  • Fourth official: Mohamed BENOUZA (ALG)
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • Costa Rica fans during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • Stephen Cain, coach of New Zealand, prior to the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • Action picture during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • The official mascot during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • Joel Campbell during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • Thomas Spragg during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • Costa Rica coach during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand
  • Action picture during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand in Enugu
  • Costa Rica players celebrate during the game between Costa Rica and New Zealand

Quotes

"I think that every first game in a World Cup is a good game. Without thinking of winning or losing all the players are very anxious. I think we did a good job. We had a good game, we could have won the game but we are satisfied with the tie." Juan Diego Samuel, Costa Rica coach.

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STATISTICS
Costa RicaStatisticsNew Zealand
21Shots9
5Corner kicks5
3Yellow cards1
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
58%Possession (%)42%