FIFA World Cup 2014: Costa Rica vs England 40th Match in Pictures

Costa Rica marched into the second round of the World Cup proudly top of a Group ‘D’ containing three former winners after a 0-0 draw with already-eliminated England on Tuesday.

The ‘Ticos’, assured of progress before kickoff, comfortably held their own against an England team showing nine changes from the team beaten by Uruguay in a game short on goalmouth action or any real tension.

Costa Rica will face the runners-up of Group ‘C’ in the last 16.

Uruguay finished second on six points with Italy on three and England, in their worst World Cup showing since the year 1958, on one.

 

(AFP Photo)