Costa Rica’s Solís celebrates historic win
President Luis Guillermo Solís predicted the final score of the World Cup match between Costa Rica and Italy.
In a tweet sent minutes before the Friday morning match, Solís asked Ticos to send their predictions for the match. Then he accurately predicted a Costa Rica victory 1-0 over four-time champions Italy.
¿Cómo quedamos hoy? Yo digo que #CRC 1 #ITA 0 :) ¿qué dicen tuiteros y tuiteros?
— Luis Guillermo Solís (@luisguillermosr) June 20, 2014
Solís watched the game with staff and family members at the Casa Presidencial, in the southeastern San José district of Zapote.
La emoción es grande. Así lo celebramos. Todo sueño es posible. ¡Grande Sele! #CRC pic.twitter.com/kGW6lHxtI8
— Luis Guillermo Solís (@luisguillermosr) June 20, 2014
After Costa Rica won, Solís invited Ticos to join him in a celebration at the La Hispanidad roundabout, a traditional point of celebration for residents of the capital.
“I told you, 1-0” the president tweeted after the game.
Se los dije 1-0 #CRC
— Luis Guillermo Solís (@luisguillermosr) June 20, 2014
Solís walked from Casa Presidencial to the roundabout and joined thousands of Ticos in a massive celebration that extended into the afternoon.
La celebración es grande, las calles son marea azul y roja. #CRC pic.twitter.com/8rfmgsUIrZ
— Luis Guillermo Solís (@luisguillermosr) June 20, 2014
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