Chomp Chomp Chomp
During Uruguay’s 1-0 win over Italy, Uruguay’s Luis Suarez appeared to bite Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini – an action that, despite Chiellini’s protests, went uncalled by referees.
This wouldn’t be the first time Suarez’s mouth has gotten him in trouble – he’s been fined and suspended for two previous bite attacks on players.
Costa Rica (0-0) England
UPDATE: England leaves the 2014 World Cup without earning a win after playing to a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica. With Uruguay’s win over Italy in the other Group D match, Costa Rica wins Group D.
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Much like Spain yesterday, England is seeking it’s first win of the 2014 World Cup after a surprising elimination in group play. But unlike Spain, who played a winless Australia team, England takes on the hottest team in Group D and one of the surprises of this year’s Cup: Costa Rica. Can England head home with at least one win? Having already qualified for the Round of 16, will Costa Rica rest their squad, or will they come out fighting? The match begins at 12 PM ET (4 PM UTC).
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Uruguay (1-0) Italy
UPDATE: Uruguay scores on a late goal, beating Italy 1-0 and advancing to the Round of 16. With the win, Uruguay knocks four-time World Cup champions Italy out in the group round.
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The first match of the day (12 PM ET; 4 PM UTC) is arguably the most exciting: with Costa Rica into the Round of 16 and England knocked out, Italy and Uruguay are the last teams standing in Group D. Both teams have one win and one loss, and are separated by a one goal differential. Whoever wins this match is into the knockout round; if they tie, Italy will advance based on goals.
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Costa Rica (1-0) Italy
UPDATE: Whether or not the heat was an issue for Italy, Costa Rica got the best of them, winning 1-0. With their win, Costa Rica not only advances to the Round of 16, but knocks England out of the World Cup.
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It seems pretty obvious that the biggest challenge Italy will face in their match against Costa Rica will be…well, Costa Rica.
But not according to Italian coach Cesare Prandelli, the biggest challenge for his team may be the steamy Brazilian heat. He told the Associated Press that he’s “certain his players will suffer” from the conditions.
Midfielder Daniele de Rossi is also worried about the weather: “Last year we played Japan in Recife at 9 p.m. and we were dying. [Costa Rica are] more accustomed to this climate but I think both squads would accept time outs.”
Will the heat beat Italy? Or will Italy keep their cool and win over a tough Costa Rica squad? Find out at 12 PM ET (4 PM UTC).
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Group D Matchup in Sao Paulo
Unlike Colombia and Cote d’Ivoire, who had never played each other before today, England and Uruguay do have a football history. However, it’s a old one – while Uruguay beaten England in their two previous World Cup meetings, they were in 1954 and 1966. The last time the two teams played in a friendly, England won. But that was in 2006, and today, only four Uruguay players from that match are still on the team. Both teams hopes of getting out of group play are on the line; a loss for either team, and it’s unlikely they’ll leave Group D. The match kicks off at 3 PM ET (7 PM UTC).
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