Costa Rica Scores Two Goals in Four Minutes to Take 2-1 Lead Over Uruguay (GIFs)

Costa Rica has rallied for two quick goals to grab a 2-1 lead over Uruguay in the World Cup.

Uruguay were 10-0-1 at the World Cup when heading into halftime with a lead. They led 1-0 at the break against Costa Rica, and there was no reason to think that they were in any danger.

Then, following a near-miss in the 50th minute, Joel Campbell found himself alone in the box just three minutes later:

Uruguay, who had looked vulnerable on set pieces all match, found themselves trying to defend a Costa Rica free kick just over three minutes later. It didn’t go well:

Oscar Duarte’s header has put Los Ticos ahead with just over 20 minutes to go, and Uruguay’s Luis Suarez now warming up on the sideline.

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