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Campaign wasn’t a failure according to team

Bruno — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:37:50 +0000

Costa Rican players once again stressed that their World Cup campaign was not a failure, despite the 0-3 record collected in Germany. As had been said before the tournament even began by coaching staff and players alike, the team considered the fact of qualifying to the tournament enough. According to most players, a failure would have been not having qualified for the tournament. Fair enough, this would have been a bigger failure. But one must also recognize that the poor performances showed by the Ticos in Germany should at least qualify as a major disappointment for local fans.

Guimaraes still undecided

Bruno — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:37:14 +0000

Coach Alexandre Guimaraes is still undecided in regards to whether he will remain ahead of the Costa Rican team or not, now that the World Cup is over for the squad. Despite managing to qualify the country for a second straight World Cup, it was obvious that Guimaraes could not get the most out of his players, who disappointed fans with poor performances in the tournament. Nevertheless, no decision should be made in the heat of the moment, and a final word a month from now would likely be a better option for the National Federation.

Worst World Cup ever for Ticos

Bruno — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:36:34 +0000

Well, it ended as Costa Rica’s worst ever World Cup finals appearance. With three games and three losses, the Ticos will now fight for the last positions in the table after all is said and done in the first round in Germany. They may want to root for Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday so that the Serbs can end the tournament with a worse goal differential. After the 2-1 loss to Poland the team will return to Costa Rica on Wednesday.

Last day

Bruno — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 21:18:34 +0000

Well, so the third game of the 2006 World Cup is also the last for Costa Rica and Poland. With no hope of advancing left, the teams could provide an entertaining match in which national pride is at stake. Or a lacklustre event with no real motivation. Here’s hope that it’s the first option, and that Costa Rica can finally find its best futbol to leave Germany on a high note.

Playing for its pride

Bruno — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:04:12 +0000

After being eliminated from the World Cup, Costa Rica has only its pride to play for when it faces Poland tomorrow in Hannover. Having never left the World Cup without a win - in its two previous participations in the World Cup finals, it always managed to get at least one win -, the Ticos say they still have some motivation for their last game in the tournament. Coach Alexandre Guimaraes, whose future ahead of the National team has not yet been confirmed, commanded the last training session in Walldorf this Sunday. The team is already in Hannover, and will go to the stadium today to train and see the venue of tomorrow’s match. Players have been obviously sad after the losses to Germany and Ecuador, but promise to make fans proud in the last game. For all Costa Ricans, a win would certainly erase the sadness of the premature elimination. Even though Poland has also been eliminated, it won’t be an easy match for the Central Americans, that’s for sure.

Not this time

Bruno — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:55:15 +0000

So it wasn’t meant to be Costa Rica’s World Cup. With two losses in as many games, the Ticos are done. Congratulations to Ecuador for its superb play. May the South Americans go far in the tournament, something which would definitely make me happy. They proved today they can be a strong side to play against, taking advantage of the spaces Costa Rica gave them while holding the fort back in defence. To Costa Rica, all that is left to play in Germany now is the National pride. May the Ticos leave the Cup on a high note on Tuesday, in the game against Poland - also without hopes of advancing.

Win could give edge to Costa Rica

Bruno — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:13:55 +0000

A win against Ecuador, which was already necessary prior to the Germany-Poland game, now may be the only result that keeps Costa Rican hopes alive in the tournament. Even though a tie will not disqualify the Central American team, a win over Ecuador will leave both teams with 3 points and one game to play. But while Ecuador will face the heavy favoured Germans, Costa Rica will play Poland - which has already lost twice in the tournament. So, if the Ticos can somehow manage to defeat the South Americans today they will take a giant step towards making the second round. It will be a difficult game, but it is possible!

Team is in Hamburg

Bruno — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:25:38 +0000

Costa Rica left Walldorf for Hamburg on Tuesday, in anticipation for its second game in the World Cup, tomorrow, against Ecuador. After training during the morning in Walldorf, the team travelled to Hamburg and managed to train at night in the city. Coach Alexandre Guimaraes opted to give his players small game situation rehearsals. In Hamburg, players practiced free kick situations. “Ecuador is not a team that traditionally attacks, so we must be intelligent to read their game properly, block plays and attack to make a difference,” said Guimaraes, according to the Costa Rican Football Federation. The team has a walk scheduled for Wednesday morning, with a trip to the AOL Arena in the afternoon to get to know the venue of tomorrow’s match.

Benin referee to work second Costa Rica game

Bruno — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:24:51 +0000

Fifa announced that referee Coffi Codjia, from Benin, will work tomorrow’s game between Costa Rica and Ecuador. Celestin Ntagungira of Rwanda and Aboudou Aderodjou, from Benin, will be the linesmen.