哥斯达黎加
How they qualified Beat the USA and Mexico on their way to second place in the six-team North American group. World Cup high Reaching the last 16 at Italia ’90, beating Scotland and – more impressively – Sweden in the process. World Cup low Losing all three of their group games, conceding nine goals, in Germanyin 2006. Familiar faces Bryan Oviedo (Everton), Bryan Ruiz (Fulham). The manager Standing at 5ft 5in, Jorge Luis Pinto bears all the hallmarks of short-man syndrome. Never short of a terse word in press conferences. How in danger is he? 6/10 Most likely to light up Brazil Winger Joel Campbell is yet to play for Arsenal since joining in 2011, but his pace is integral to Costa Rica’s counter-attacking style. Most likely to be sent home in disgrace Alvaro Saborio was top scorer in qualifying but has a hot temper, once reportedly kicking a ball at a child during an open training session. Title odds: 1000/1 The stereotype is … An impeccably-drilled outfit of small, compact midfielders and big, leggy strikers. The reality is ... An impeccably-drilled outfit of defenders, defenders and more defenders. Pinto likes his 5-4-1 formation, and against the bigger nations, expect it to get another outing. What are they known for? Outstanding natural beauty 56 per cent Fleeting but unbreakable bond with Derby County 44 per cent How Brazilian are they? When one of your country’s greatest ever players is Paolo Wanchope, it’s probably fair to say there is something of a gulf there. How Google translates the national anthem In the tenacious battle of fruitful work, reddening the face of man, conquered your children, simple peasants eternal renown, esteem and honour. Duration Just under two minutes. How to dress like their fans Slip on a poncho and make it rain with ticker tape. Look unimpressed if anyone asks you the way to San Jose. Commentator's go-to stat Costa Rica has no standing army. Cue plenty of jokes about having a shabby defence.
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出线之路 在北美六个国家的小组赛中击败美国和墨西哥,争取排名第二。 世界杯比赛中取得的最好成绩 在1990年意大利世界杯中,哥斯达黎加冲进16强,其间不仅打败了苏格兰队,还战胜了瑞典队。 世界杯的最差战绩 2006年,哥斯达黎加队在德国世界杯小组赛中三战全败,痛失9球。 知名球员 布莱恩·奥维多(埃弗顿足球俱乐部)和布莱恩·鲁伊兹(富勒姆足球俱乐部) 主教练 乔治·路易斯·平托只有5英尺5英寸高(165厘米),他具有矮个子的一切特征。在新闻发布会上的发言从来都是简明扼要。 他的下课几率? 6/10 巴西世界杯最有可能出彩的球员 乔尔·坎贝尔自2011年加入阿森纳俱乐部以来一直担任边锋,他的速度是哥斯达黎加这种防御型战术不可或缺的一部分。 就能力来说,阿尔瓦罗·萨博里奥是一名合格的球员,但他脾气暴躁。据报道,他曾在公开训练期间把球踢向一个小孩。 冠军赔率 1000/1 固有印象 一支由小个子中锋和大高个长腿前锋组成的训练有素的队伍。 球队事实 一支由防守队员、防守队员以及更多的防守队员组成的训练有素的队伍。平托很喜欢5-4-1的部署,以此来对抗实力比较强大的国家,希望哥斯达黎加能再次冲进世界杯。 他们为什么如此有名? 56%是因为他们出色的外形 44%是由于他们与德比郡短暂而又牢不可破的联系 与巴西队相比 如果你的国家里最好的球员是保罗·万乔普,那么这其中确实是存在差距的。 谷歌翻译的国歌 我们为实现富足而不懈奋斗,人们面泛红光,孩子们也被征服,淳朴的农民可以永保名声、自尊与荣耀。 国歌时长 两分钟内 怎样才能看起来像他们的球迷 穿上南美披风,多扔彩带。如果有人问你去圣约翰的路,不要表现出很刻意的样子。 评论员的解说词 哥斯达黎加没有常驻军队。有很多关于这方面的笑话。
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