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Costa Rica reach quarter-finals with shootout victory

RECIFE Brazil (Reuters) – Costa Rica reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time by beating Greece 5-3 on penalties on Sunday after conceding a stoppage time equaliser and playing 54 minutes with 10 men. After the 1-1 draw following extra time, Costa Rica keeper Keylor Navas …

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Substitute Hernandez inspires Mexico to reach last 16

RECIFE Brazil (Reuters) – Javier Hernandez came off the bench to help Mexico reach the last 16 of the World Cup as their steely defence and swift counter attacks gave them a 3-1 win against Croatia on Monday to emerge from Group A as runners-up behind Brazil. Mexico, who will face Group B winn …

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Chong Wei crushes Tago to reach Japan Open final

KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Chong Wei is just one step away from winning his fifth Japan Open title. In Tokyo on Saturday, world No. 1 Chong Wei stepped up a gear to destroy Kenichi Tago 21-15, 21-17 in 47 minutes to extend his head-to-head record against the Japanese to 17-1.  The 31-year-old Chong Wei will …

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