FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup
Brazil eliminates Costa Rica 1-0 in Women's World Cup
Published
Jun. 17, 2015 9:04 p.m. ET
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Raquel Fernandes scored in the 83rd minute and Brazil eliminated Costa Rica from the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win on Wednesday in Moncton, New Brunswick.
The Costa Ricans needed a result against Brazil, who had already clinched the top spot in Group E after a pair of wins. But Fernandes beat Dinnia Diaz and the Ticos were denied a spot in the round of 16.
Costa Rica had been the lone World Cup newcomer without a loss prior to Wednesday's defeat. But the Brazilians had 64 percent possession and outshot the Central American debutants 20-3.
Brazil, which advanced without allowing a goal, will face Australia on Sunday, also in Moncton.
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