10 images from Costa Rica’s hard-fought victory over Paraguay
Thanks to more magic from Joel Campbell and a decisive goal by Álvaro Saborío, Costa Rica managed to outlast an inexperienced Paraguayan team, 2-1, at the National Stadium on Wednesday night. The triumph should provide a confidence boost for the national team as Costa Rica tries to keep up with its World Cup rivals in Group D.
Check out the scenes from La Sele’s “despedida” match:
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