Soccer-New Zealand coach Hay lashes out at ref, VAR after World Cup exit
By Mark Gleeson
New Zealand Sport News
Costa Rica 1-0 New Zealand: Early goal from former Arsenal striker Joel Campbell sends CONCACAF nation to World Cup
Costa Rica are through to the 2022 World Cup after beating 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in the intercontinental play-off thanks to an early goal from Joel Campbell. The Central American nation will play in Group E in Qatar alongside Spain, Germany and Japan.
New Zealand coach Hay lashes out at ref, VAR after World Cup exit
DOHA : New Zealand coach Danny Hay criticised the officiating after his team’s World Cup playoff defeat on Tuesday, saying he was surprised FIFA appointed a referee from the United Arab Emirates to handle their intercontinental clash against Costa Rica in Doha.
Costa Rica qualifies for World Cup with win over New Zealand
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Costa Rica’s core of stars like Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell and Bryan Ruiz created national soccer history in a memorable run to the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals.
Tess Routliffe wins Para swimming world gold for Canada following serious back injury
Late last July, swimmer Tess Routliffe withdrew ahead of the Paralympics in Tokyo after suffering a back injury that required surgery. She believed it was the right decision and would allow her to focus on her recovery and return "better and stronger" to the pool this year.
Costa Rica qualify for World Cup as ex-Arsenal man is hero against All Whites
Costa Rica have qualified for the World Cup later this year after a narrow 1-0 play-off win over New Zealand.
Costa Rica book place at World Cup finals after playoff win
DOHA :Joel Campbell’s early goal sent Costa Rica to the World Cup for a third successive tournament as they edged past 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff on Tuesday and secured the last place at the finals in Qatar.
Stokes: Trent Bridge win blows World Cup final and Headingley out of water!
England captain Ben Stokes claimed the feeling of elation as he and Jonny Bairstow conjured one of the most outrageous chases in Test history was even better than his Ashes miracle at Headingley or his World Cup final heroics.