Costa Rica going to World Cup, beat New Zealand in playoff
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Leeds United's top goal contributors every season since 2012/13
Leeds United have always been good for a goal or two, even prior to Marcelo Bielsa guiding the Elland Road outfit back to the Premier League. Chris Wood, for example, rose to stardom at the Yorkshire club, yet was never a part of a Leeds team that earned promotion – instead jumping ship to Burnley.
Criticism of Chris Wood's goals tally misses the bigger picture for Newcastle United
Newcastle United must figure out how the get the best from Chris Wood next season after the Kiwi striker ranked highly in table of under-performing strikers. The £25m man only scored twice last season - but the raw date fails to take into account his contribution to the side during United's recovery.
Keith Downie: Sky Sports man now expects 'interesting' transfer development at St. James' Park
Journalist Keith Downie has claimed that he expects Eddie Howe to bring in a new central defender to Newcastle United in the upcoming months.
Howe could land big Longstaff upgrade as Newcastle now plot bid for £228k-p/w “wizard” - opinion
Newcastle United showed during the January transfer window that they are not shy when it comes to bringing in new players to the club.