World Cup 2002 : Brazil beats Costa Rica 5-2 to qualify for the Round of 16

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Posted on 13 June 2002 17:30

SUWON, Jun. 13, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Brazil defeated Costa Rica by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 3-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday afternoon at the Suwon World Cup Stadium.

Ronaldo scored dual goals

Brazil dominated the first half thanks to goals from Ronaldo ('10, '13) and Edmílson ('38). Leading 3-1 at the break, the Brazilians further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Rivaldo '62 and Júnior '64).

Brazil advance to the Round of 16. Costa Rica is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group C

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Overview

Costa Rica at the World Cup

2 appearance (1990)
12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)

Brazil at the World Cup

4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
17 appearances (first in 1930)
17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950, 1998) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)