Costa Rica kept their hopes of World Cup knockout alive by defeating Japan. Costa Ricans lost 7-0 against Spain with a huge margin and won 1-0 that day. But despite the loss, the Samurai Blues still have a chance to advance to the next round. Japan and Costa Rica spend the first half in a frenzy. In the first half, neither team could create any real chances. As a result, a goalless scoreline accompanied them before the break. Early in the second half of the match, Japan overpowered Costa Rica. But they could not get the desired goal even after attacking one after the other. On the contrary, they sat digesting one goal. In the 81st minute, Keisha Fuller scored a Konakuni shot from Tejeda's pass. This resulted in 1 goal and that goal earned Costa Rica the win. All the players of Costa Rica cheered and all the spectators were very happy after this victory.