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How you like us now! Bryan Ruiz, Costa Rica shock Italy, 1-0, advance at World Cup

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Costa Rica team captain Bryan Ruiz reacts after scoring his goal at the 44th minute against Italy to put the Ticos ahead 1-0. With the goal, Ruiz quieted his many critics and moved Costa Rica to the knockout round of the World Cup for the second time ever.

 

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