BRAZIL ended their run of three World Cup finals matches without a win to move to the top of Group E today with a fortunate win in St Petersburg over Costa Rica, who were dumped out of the tournament after conceding two goals in injury time.

After losing their first game to Serbia, Costa Rica created the first clear opportunity of the match in the 13th minute when right back Christian Gamboa surged down the flank and pulled the ball back for the onrushing Celso Borges who side-footed wide of Alisson’s goal. 

Brazil, for all their possession, made few chances until midway through the half when Philippe Coutinho played the ball over the Costa Rican back line for Neymar, but a loose first touch allowed Keylor Navas to come out and block his shot.