Costa Rica cruise past Uruguay

Costa Rica provided a major shock in the 2014 FIFA World Cup with an upset win over South American champions Uruguay. Costa Rica defeated Uruguay 3-1 in Group D at the Castelao Stadium in Forteleza, Brazil, on Saturday night. That came just 24 hours after the Netherlands humiliated reigning champions Spain 5-1 in Salvador. Uruguay, despite being without star striker Luis Suarez, looked to be on the way to all three points in their opening match after Edinson Cavani’s first half spot-kick put them ahead. But Costa Rica brilliantly recovered with three second half goals to take the game and go top of Group D on goal difference. Two goals in three minutes from Joel Campbell and Oscar Duarte put the Central Americans ahead before substitute Marcos Urena added a late third. Uruguay’s Maxi Pereira was sent off in injury time. Costa Rica now play four-time world champions Italy in Recife next Friday, according to AFP.