Costa Rica claimed an unlikely victory over Japan through Keysher Fuller’s late winner that throws the Central American side a lifeline at the 2022 World Cup. The defender found himself just outside the box with 10 minutes to go, unleashing a fine, curling shot that Japan goalkeeper Gonda could not deal with. It was Costa Rica’s first shot on target of the tournament, and following their 7-0 thrashing by Spain it gives them a win that few would have predicted. Fuller’s goal lit up an otherwise pedestrian match that saw Costa Rica’s resilient defence cope well with Japan’s attack. The Blue Samurai, with five changes from the side that beat Germany, looked lethargic and only picked up after the break when Ito and particularly Asano came on. Scrambled saves from Keylor Navas kept Japan at bay late on, leaving the group poised enticingly ahead of Spain’s meeting with Germany this evening (Sunday). Sporting News brought live updates and highlights for the World Cup Group E match, which you can recap below. MORE: How to watch Portugal vs Uruguay in the World Cup matchJapan 0-1 Costa Rica1H2HFinalJAPAN000COSTA RICA011Goals:Fuller 81’Confirmed lineups:Japan lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): 12. Gonda (GK) — 2. Yamane, 4. Itakura, 22. Yoshida, 5. Nagatomo — 6. Endo, 13. Morita — 8. Doan, 15. Kamada 24. Soma — 21. Ueda. Costa Rica lineup (4-4-2, right to left): 1. Navas (GK) — 19. Waston, 6. Duarte, 15. Calvo, 8. Oviedo — 4. Fuller, 5. Borges, 17. Tejeda, 13. Torres — 12. Campbell, 7. ContrerasMORE: Watch every World Cup match live with fuboTV (U. S.-only free trial)Japan vs Costa Rica live updates, highlights from 2022 World CupWatch the winning goal – US onlyWatch the winning goal – Australia onlyWatch the winning goal – UK only. FULL TIME: It’s all over! Costa Rica claim the ultimate smash and grab, against the odds victory!95 mins: Ito wins a free kick in the Costa Rica half – last chance, surely?93 mins: Mitomo is on as a sub and making a difference but Japan are looking desperate.90 mins: There will be six added minutes, and we’ve seen some late dramas thus far so stick with us!87 mins: Chaos! Kamada pokes a shot at goal but Navas somehow claims it as the ball pinballs around.84 mins: Japan have not been great and are now chasing the game, with Spain to come on matchday three. How quickly things can change.80 mins: Keysher Fuller was on the edge of the box, got the ball onto his left and flipped a shot that curled into the top corner even though Gonda got a hand to it! That was Costa Rica’s first shot on target in the World Cup! What did I say about fizzling out?80 mins: GOOOOOOOAAALLLLLL! Costa Rica lead through brilliance from Fuller!78 mins: No let up in the stands, the Japan fans are superb but it feels like it is fizzling out on the pitch.73 mins: There is a tussle in the Japan area and replays show Endo pulling Waston’s shirt. Nothing given.71 mins: The wall does its job and the free kick rebounds away.
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