After Germany suffered a painful defeat in the hands of Japan in the first fixture in Group E, we bring you a live stream match between Spain and Costa Rica in the second Group E fixture. Spain manager, Luis Enrique, who played in three editions of this competition for La Roja has been criticized for his exclusion of senior players ahead of the tournament, but stated “how can I doubt myself? I am the best coach on earth” with 20 of Spain’s 26-player squad now making their first appearance at a world cup.
Luis Fernando Suarez’s Costa Rica side are no pushovers but the strength of a group that also contains Germany and Japan, means Los Ticos were given just a 9.8% chance of progression- the lowest of any side pre-tournament according to Opta. Yet despite that, this is their record third consecutive competition appearance, and Suarez will be looking to replicate Costa Rica’s impressive run to the quarter finals in 2014, when they topped a group containing former world champions England, Italy, and Uruguay.
Costa Rica have conceded one goal or none in 10 of their last 11 competitive outings. Spain conceded just two goals during their 2010 triumph, which is the joint-tournament fewest of any world cup winner.
I hope you enjoy this match as you enjoyed the Germany Japan game.
