Brazil beat Costa Rica 1-0 to win their group and eliminate their opponent

Updated: May 17, 2023, 06:16 am
Tamires, right, and Brazil are through to the round of 16 after seeing off Costa Rica 1-0.
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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 controlled 64 percent of the possessions and outshot the Central Americans 20-3.

Brazil, which advanced without allowing a goal, will face Australia on Sunday, also in Moncton.