Costa Rica need to rediscover spirit of 2014 to thrive


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 23 May 2018

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Tunisia vs Costa Rica - Allianz Riviera, Nice, France - March 27, 2018 Tunisia's Dylan Bronn in action with Costa Rica’s Josue Mitchell REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

(Reuters) - Costa Rica were one of the surprise packages of the 2014 World Cup but, having failed to build upon that success, it is hard to see Oscar Ramirez's side performing similar heroics in Russia.

Four years ago, 'Los Ticos' defied all predictions by finishing top of a group featuring three former World Cup winners in Italy, England and Uruguay, emerging unbeaten in all three games.

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