Brazil vs Costa Rica, LIVE World Cup 2018: Neymar and Philippe Coutinho score - latest score, goals and updates plus how to watch online

All eyes will once again be on Neymar as Brazil look for their first win of this World Cup 2018 against Group E strugglers Costa Rica in Saint Petersburg.

The world’s most expensive footballer has been nursing an ankle problem in training this week, and Brazil cannot afford any more slip-ups after being held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland.

Defeat could see Costa Rica eliminated at the group stage, following their 1-0 loss to Serbia in Samara on Sunday.

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15:34

Philippe Coutinho’s toe-poke brings Brazil their moment of salvation

15:25

Coutinho rewarded as patient and disciplined play pays off for Brazil

15:07

Navas may not be loved by Madrid but Costa Rica will always adore him

15:02

Five things we learned from Brazil vs Costa Rica

14:59

Legend. Legend. Nuisance.

14:57

Neymar drops to his knee on the pitch and bursts into tears. The whole of Brazil do similar in appreciation. The rest of the world roll their eyes and sigh. The beautiful game? Not with this geezer playing it.

14:54

FULL TIME - BRAZIL 2 COSTA RICA 0:

14:53

90+7 mins: GOAL! BRAZIL 2 COSTA RICA 0:

 

Neymar scores! The forward has his goal at the death, steering in from close range after Douglas Costa had unselfishly squared past Keylor Navas. Costa Rica had thrown everybody forward in search of an unlikely equaliser, and when their attack fell apart it allowed Casemiro to to burst forward and spearhead Brazil's second. The scoreline flatters the five-time champions, but they will not care one bit.

14:52

90+5 mins: Brazil pour forward again in search of a second, winning a corner on the right. Rather that putting the ball into the box, however, the corner is where they'll keep it.

GOAL!

14:47

90+1 mins: GOAL! BRAZIL 1 COSTA RICA 0:

 

In the first of six minutes injury time, Philippe Coutinho wins it for Brazil! Marcelo's deeps cross from the left is won inside the area by Roberto Firmino, who heads into the danger area. A poor first touch by Gabriel Jesus in trying to control works perfectly in the South Americans' favour, taking the ball away from the scrambling Ginacarlo Gonzalez in defence and teeing up the arriving Coutinho. The Barcelona man met the ball first time, and made no mistake in slamming his shot through the legs of Keylor Navas. They haven't impressed, they haven't deserved it, but Brazil are going to take all three points.

14:47

89 mins: A brilliant punch clear from Navas ends with the goalkeeper flat on his back following a coming together with Casemiro. The referee infuriates the Brazilians even further by stopping play with the South Americans still in possession so the Costa Rican custodian can receive treatment.

14:44

87 mins: The Brazilians continue to bombard forward but they've lost their discipline and shape since the incident. It's all long range shots and frustration which are meat and drink to a goalkeeper of Navas' quality.

YELLOW CARD

14:42

84 mins: Johnny Acosta is shown a yellow card for time wasting. He follows Coutinho into the book after the Brazilian was also cautioned for dissent.

YELLOW CARD

14:39

81 mins: It needs saying, Neymar is petulantly pathetic. The forward is showing off all his worst qualities after that penalty decision was overturned and, having conceded a free-kick, vents his anger by fisting the ball down in frustration. It earns him a yellow card and if he had been booked for the dive moments ago as he should have been, then he would now be off.

14:37

79 mins: VAR REVIEW!

 

Finally, VAR has been used correctly Björn Kuipers takes himself to the touchline to review the incident and decides that the challenge, if we can even call it a challenge, is not worthy of a foul. The decision is overturned!

14:34

78 mins: PENALTY TO BRAZIL!

The time Neymar does win a spotkick! The forward goes down in instalments after the slightest of touches from Ginacarlo Gonzalez as he cut back inside the defender and Björn Kuipers awards the penalty. The Costa Rican players are furious and imploring the referee to consult with the video officials which he is now going to do...

14:34

76 mins: Neymar is once again waved to his feet by referee Bjorn Kuipers after the forward hit the deck inside the box under pressure from Jhonny Acosta.

14:31

72 mins: Neymar blows Brazil's big moment! A terrible first touch by Gamboa, his first real mistake of the afternoon, gifts possession away as Brazil pushed forward, opening up the Costa Rican defence. Neymar took control and moved in on goal with only Navas to beat, but inexplicably curled his shot high over the crossbar from the edge of the penalty area. They may not get many better chances. 

14:28

70 mins: A flurry of Brazil corners brings another chance, this time for Casemiro. The midfielder has a free run at Costa's right-wing delivery but plants his downward header straight at his Real Madrid clubmate, Navas.

14:26

68 mins: An elaborate game of head tennis in the Brazil box marks Costa Rica's best chance of this second half. As ever, Bryan Ruiz is at the heart of it, twice almost teeing up opportunities for teammates, but the ball just would not fall to be hit. Nevertheless, it's a timely reminder that Brazil can be got at in defence.

 

Meanwhile, Roberto Firmino is on to take the place of, arguably Brazil's best performer, Paulinho.

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What time is it?

Brazil vs Costa Rica kicks off at 1pm.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on ITV. It will also be shown live on the ITV website via ITV Player.

Odds

• Brazil: 1/4
• Costa Rica: 20/1
• Draw: 6/1

Prediction

 

Brazil 2-0 Costa Rica: Even if Neymar doesn’t find top gear, Tite’s men have too much attacking firepower for organised but very limited opponents.