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The score in the first half was somewhat unexpected.

No one would have thought of it.

Costa Rica ended the first half with a one-goal lead!

Before the game, there was widespread speculation about the two teams that were already confirmed to qualify.

The pace of the game may not be fast, and there will not be many goals.

However, England, as the stronger side, will at least be a draw, if they can't win, and if it is a draw, England will top the group with a goal difference.

However....

The score in the first half surprised many fans.

"It is no accident that Costa Rica was able to beat Italy and Uruguay!"

This sentence came out of Duan Xuan's mouth.

Before the game, many commentators said something similar, but there are definitely not many people who really take it seriously.

And now, people are starting to realize it.

Costa Rica is such a small team, their energy, may be able to surprise the world!

In the same group as England, Italy, and Uruguay, they won the first place in the group.

I'm afraid it's not impossible!

....

When the players on both sides walked into the players' tunnel.

The Costa Rican fans in the stands were overjoyed.

They sang and danced, and they showed the passion of Latin Americans on this stadium.

The beauties of Costa Rica are dressed in cool clothes, and when they see the camera turning, they offer flying kisses!

This is the World Cup for the players, so why not the World Cup for the fans?

For now, at least, the people of Costa Rica are enjoying their feast.

....

on the screen of the TV.

Brian Ruiz's lob shot from the center circle has been played countless times!

"This would be a strong candidate for the best goal in this World Cup!"

Although before this game, there was Van Persie's diving header and Cristiano Ronaldo's flying genius, both of which even had a chance to compete for goals for the Puskas Award.

However, when this lob appeared, I am afraid that the most distressed are the members who are now in charge of the selection of the best goal in the World Cup!

In a World Cup, the group stage has not yet ended, and there have been world-class operations one after another.

It is worthy of the World Cup to be held in Brazil, such a football kingdom!

Even this rare world wave has appeared one after another.

"It's Joe Hart again!"

When Duan Xuan's words were transmitted to all parts of China through the TV screen.

Countless Chinese fans smiled.

This is true for the whole world.

Joe Hart doesn't know how many times this has been the backdrop for the World Wave.....

......

Pinto was now a little smug and a little nervous at the same time.

The lead was gratifying, but there were still forty-five minutes to go!

Who knows what will happen in those forty-five minutes?

Therefore, at halftime, he seized the time to emphasize defense!

Desperate defense!

"We're going to build a steel concrete wall in front of the door!!"

Pinto waved his arms and roared!

He had a look of great excitement on his face and a little distorted at the same time!

The same goes for most of the Costa Rican players!

Win over England and top the group! Enter the bottom half!

In this way, there is a good chance that their opponent will be... Greece, thus avoiding the strong team of Colombia!

Costa Rica may even go one step further and reach the quarterfinals!!

Even Navas couldn't help but be excited when he thought of such a prospect!

"I'm sorry, boss!"

Navas secretly cheered in his heart!

"Even if it's against your team! I'm not going to let you score!! ”

Navas's face glowed!

....

"Next, we're going to face a team that's focused on defense!"

In the locker room, Gao Bo said. He didn't say anything about the goal conceded in the first half, in fact, England's advantage in the first half was the same as crushing, but the opponent triggered the Hart attribute.

Gao Bo looked at Hart, and even had some sympathy in his heart, in fact, in his heart, there was nothing to lose this game, and there might even be some benefit - so that the stars of England would not swell.

Many of the players had very solemn expressions.

Although the head coach repeatedly stressed before the game not to underestimate Costa Rica, they did not underestimate their opponents.

But I didn't expect the other party to score such a goal!

It's just frustrating.

Hart sat in the dressing room with his face down as Lampard patted him on the back as a gesture of comfort.

"In the second half, we have to step up our shots!"

Gao Bo said!

In the face of the iron bucket array, there is actually no good way.

Costa Rica's defence is resilient, especially from set-pieces, and it is clear that the opposition has worked hard.

If you want to attack Costa Rica by breaking through the defense that is creating set-pieces, you might even be in the hands of the opponent.

If you give the other party confidence, it will be even more difficult to do.

Gao Bo looked at Frank Lampard.

In terms of shooting ability, in the England team, Rooney and Vardy are good, Gerrard's heavy artillery is also heavy, and the accuracy is also okay.

However, despite being a midfielder, Lampard's shooting skills are definitely better than most strikers – as evidenced by his goals.

In the Premier League, Frank Lampard, as a midfielder, squeezed into the top four in the total goal list!

Second only to Alan Schiller, Rooney, Andy Cole.

Even a name like Thierry Henry is second to Frank Lampard.

It can be seen that Frank Lampard's goalscoring ability!

Although Lampard is 36 years old, age is not an issue at all under Gao Bo!

Bringing Frank Lampard back to his peak in a game or two, and even beyond... No problem at all!

What's even more critical is... The opponent will never imagine that he will send a 36-year-old veteran in such a game, in the case of falling behind!

Perhaps, when the Costa Rica manager sees Frank Lampard on the pitch, he will be surprised.

....

Pinto was indeed taken aback!

When he saw Frank Lampard running slowly to the pitch from the sidelines, the surprise in his eyes was not hidden at all.

There are even some worries.

In the locker room, Pinto named each of the attacking players who might be put on the pitch and told them what to do.

He has done his job very meticulously, so as long as Costa Rica have no problem with execution, it will be very difficult for England to score.

But he really didn't think of it.

In this case, the 36-year-old Frank Lampard actually appeared?!

The camera locked on to Lampard for a long time.

It seems that even the director is asking this question.

What can a 36-year-old veteran do in such a field?