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Watch Costa Rica’s three (yes, three!) goals in the victory over Uruguay

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Goal no. 1: Joel Campbell equalizes at the 54th minute. Then he has a baby.

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Goal no. 2: Nicaragua-born Oscar Duarte used his head for  the golazo to put the Ticos ahead 2-1 at the 57th minute. The first Nicaraguan to ever score in the World Cup was overcome by emotion after the goal.

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Goal no. 3: Marco Ureña with the dagger at the 84th minute. Costa Rica just pulled off one of the most shocking upsets in recent World Cup history.

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The Ticos had low odds to even score a goal during the tournament. Now they’re atop Group D. Italy and England play at 4 p.m. Costa Rica meets Italy on Friday in Recife at 10 a.m.

 

 

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