Costa Rica upsets Italy

By Aliki Bia

21/06/2014

Bryan Ruiz celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Italy. [ Photo: Getty Images ]

Costa Rica produced another huge upset to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup after beating Italy 1-0 this morning.

The goal from Bryan Ruiz also ensured England was eliminated from proceeding any further in the tournament.

Costa Rica tops the group with six points, having already beaten Uruguay in their first game, while Italy is second with three points and now need at least a draw from their final game against Uruguay to go through on goal difference.

Coasta Rica is likely to face Colombia or Ivory Coast in the knockout stages.

Meanwhile, France defeated Switzerland 5-2 while Ecuador will take on Honduras at 10am later this morning.

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