Russia 218: Coutinho salvages late win for Brazil over Costa Rica

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Philippe Coutinho, Brazil goal scorer

Brazil earned a vital win on Friday, defeating Costa Rica 2-0 in Group E action at the 2018 World Cup.

Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring in the first minute of second-half stoppage time after latching onto the ball in the box before converting from a few yards out. Neymar doubled the advantage to wrap up the victory.

Brazil now has four points from two games while Serbia, who face Switzerland later in the day, are right behind the Brazilians on three points.

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