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- Former Arsenal striker Joel Campbell hits winner as Costa Rica become the last team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with victory over New Zealand.
Jun 14, 2022 · Costa Rica became the last team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with victory over New Zealand. In the intercontinental play-off, Costa Rica took a third-minute lead...
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Jun 14, 2022 · Costa Rica have become the final team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after beating New Zealand in the intercontinental play-off. The Central American nation beat New Zealand 1-0 on Tuesday...
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Jun 14, 2022 · Costa Rica booked their place at the Qatar 2022 FIFA football World Cup on Tuesday (14 June). They beat New Zealand 1-0 in the intercontinental playoff to seal the last qualifying spot for the tournament in November and December. The final score, which was held in Qatar's Al Rayyan Stadium.
- It’S A Wrap
- New Zealand Went Down Fighting
- Costa Rican Fans Are Overjoyed
- Some New Zealanders Feel Disallowed Goal Should Have Stood
- Costa Rica Face Tough Group
- Celebrations Underway
- Costa Rica Have Done It
- Credit to Waston
- New Zealand Subdued
- New Zealand Still Fighting
Thankyou all for joining us on this qualification journey that has now reached it’s end. We now know all 32 teamsthat will take part in this year’s World Cup that kicks off on November 21. Do give our Costa Rica vs New Zealand match report a read here. Until next time, then.
“It is heartbreaking to come so close and lose,” New Zealand fan Nico Smith told Al Jazeera after the final whistle. “Reaching the World Cup is a dream. I think New Zealand, after conceding early, did really recover well. However, I am still very proud of this young team of this team and will continue to get my support.”
“That was an exhilarating win,” Costa Rica supporter Andre Reid told Al Jazeera as the fans celebrated the historical moment. “It’s amazing to go to the World Cup again. I felt very nervous during the game. People were sweating and biting their nails. There will be a huge party in Costa Rica right now. I don’t think anyone will go to work tomorrow....
Based on the New Zealander’s performance, not many would have guessed that they are ranked 101 in the World as they 15 shots in the game compared to Costa Rica’s four.
The result means that Costa Rica have become the 32nd and final team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. They will feature in Group E alongside Spain, Germany and Japan. You can find out more about the qualified teams here. 14 Jun 2022 - 20:13 GMT
The Costa Rican players are ecstatic after reaching their third consecutive World Cup. They will celebrate tonight and thereafter set their focus on replicating or even bettering their quarter-final appearance at the 2014 World Cup.
The full-time score is 1-0 and Costa Rica have advanced to the 2022 World Cup. It was a valiant effort from New Zealand who had a goal disallowed in the first half and dominated possession. In the end, it is Joel Campbell’s goal together with brilliant goalkeeping from Navas that makes the difference for Costa Rica.
Since coming on in the second half, Waston has added significant defensive reinforcement to the Costa Rican side, preventing the New Zealand attackers and particularly Wood from getting opportunities to score in good areas.
Costa Rican fans are drowning out any cheering Kiwis who are simply outnumbered. Some Kiwi fans were also seen leaving the stadium. The Ticos, however, cheer every time their players touch the ball, with a large jubilant roar coming after Kosta Barbarouses was sent off – Usaid Siddiqui at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Costa Rica 1-0 New Zealand
Despite their technical limitations and being reduced to ten men, New Zealand are still giving their all. Wood shoots from a difficult position, forcing a comfortable save from Navas. The All Whites have had 66% ball possession in this game.
Sep 23, 2022 · Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell celebrates after the World Cup 2022 inter-confederation play-off win over New Zealand on June 14, 2022. Campbell scored the only goal of the game. AFP. Joel Campbell, left, celebrates after scoring for Costa Rica against New Zealand.
Jun 14, 2022 · Joel Campbell’s early goal proved enough for Costa Rica to see off a spirited New Zealand and become the 32nd and final nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
Joel Campbell’s early goal proved enough for Costa Rica to see off a spirited New Zealand and become the 32nd and final nation to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
