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Another day of the 2018 World Cup is in the books and what a day it was. Late and dramatic goals was the theme of the day as both Group E matches were decided in the final minutes. Meanwhile, Group D finished up with two of the tournament’s best underdog stories meeting. Here’s a rundown of the action:
Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica
Keylor Navas put on one of the best displays of goalkeeping we’ve seen in a World Cup in quite some time. Unfortunately, Brazil’s quality finally showed through as Philippe Coutinho nabbed the winner at the beginning of second half stoppage time thanks to a little bit of fortune. Neymar finished it off with a tap-in and the Samba Boys pick up their first win of the tournament.
#MundialTelemundo ¡Agónico! El gol de @Phil_Coutinho para darle el triunfo a #BRA sobre #CRC pic.twitter.com/ONHgAb8QR0
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 22, 2018
Serbia 1-2 Switzerland
In one of the most exciting games of the tournament so far, Xherdan Shaqiri’s dramatic 90th minute winner has thrown Group E into flux. The two exchanged goals, including a stunning strike from Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka, before the Stoke City winger earn the three points for his country. Both of these teams will join Brazil in a three-way fight for two spots in the final matchday of the group.
#MundialTelemundo ¡Héroe sobre la hora! @XS_11official le está dando el triunfo a #SUI sobre #SRB pic.twitter.com/3MCmLToIDe
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 22, 2018
Group E Standings
Teams | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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Teams | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
BRA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
SUI | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
SRB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
CRC | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
Nigeria 2-0 Iceland
Ahmed Musa’s second half brace has the Super Eagles flying high with hopes of a berth into the Round of 16 alive and well. Iceland weren’t much of a test for Nigeria after they were able to hold Lionel Messi and Argentina to a point in their first match. The EURO 2016 Cinderella will need a convincing win over Croatia, who have already announced they’ll play a reserve-laden lineup after clinching advancement. Meanwhile, Argentina and Nigeria will face-off with both needing a result. Nigeria could possibly advance with a draw if goal differential falls their way. Argentina will need nothing less than a win.
#MundialTelemundo ¡Alegría en #ARG! Anota @Ahmedmusa718 para el 1-0 de #NGA sobre #ISL en la voz de @ErasmoProvenza pic.twitter.com/T9TrnMgemr
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 22, 2018
Group D Standings
Teams | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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Teams | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
CRO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
NGA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
ISL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
ARG | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 |