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20/11/2055, Estadio Nacional, San Jose, Costa Rica, Live on National TV
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Costa Rica Vs Ethiopia

Costa Rica play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Rodriguez (GK) , G Escarcega (CB) , D Lucido (CB) , N Zorrilla (CB) , S Somera (RB) , C Jose (LB) , J Marinez (CDM) , R Alaniz (CAM) , J Martinez (RM) , S Morales (LM) , I Olivar (ST) And the subs are: A Sauseda (CB) , S Estremera (CB) , Z Lira (CM) , J Lujan (CM) , S Caba (ST)

Ethiopia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: O Egbunike (GK) , N Ezeonu (CB) , J Adeyanju (CB) , A Jama (RB) , I Neman (LB) , I Elue (CDM) , N Odozoronikeku (CAM) , T Akintoye (RM) , E Ogoli (LM) , I Ndukwu (ST) , T Ikimi (ST) And the subs are: M Ekhosuehi (CB) , J Babatunde (CB) , M Ajagun (CM) , O Aminu (CM) , L Izonritei (ST)

Welcome to Estadio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica where Costa Rica will face Ethiopia.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 35000.

1' - Costa Rica kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Carlos Jose plays the ball to Diego Lucido.  Diego Lucido passes to Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Imran Neman gets to the ball first and clears.

13' - Santiago Morales dispossesses Aftab Jama and the ball goes loose.  Santiago Morales sees a run from Jair Marinez.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Jair Marinez is able to take the ball.  Jair Marinez reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Nathaniel Ezeonu manages to get to the ball first!  

15' - Ignado Olivar dispossesses Nathaniel Ezeonu and takes possession.  Ignado Olivar hits a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

16' - Odion Egbunike sees a run from Thompson Ikimi.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Thompson Ikimi is able to take the ball.  Thompson Ikimi tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

23' - Carlos Rodriguez spots a run from Ignado Olivar.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ignado Olivar runs on to the ball.  Ignado Olivar reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Roman Alaniz is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  James Adeyanju passes a long ball to Nwankwo Odozoronikeku.  Nwankwo Odozoronikeku plays a short pass to Ikechukwu Ndukwu.  Ikechukwu Ndukwu passes the ball to Nwankwo Odozoronikeku.  Nwankwo Odozoronikeku passes the ball to Theophilus Akintoye.  Jose Martinez successfully tackles Theophilus Akintoye and gains possession for his team.  

25' - Jose Martinez passes a long ball to Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz speeds past Nwankwo Odozoronikeku.  

25' - Roman Alaniz curls in a cross, but Nathaniel Ezeonu intercepts the ball.  

27' - Nathaniel Ezeonu spots a run from Theophilus Akintoye.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Theophilus Akintoye is caught offside!  

30' - Roman Alaniz hits the ball long to Neron Zorrilla.  Neron Zorrilla finds Jair Marinez with a long pass.  Jair Marinez sees Roman Alaniz making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Roman Alaniz has strayed offside!  

37' - Roman Alaniz tackles Elderson Ogoli and takes the ball.  Roman Alaniz passes the ball to Guido Escarcega.  Guido Escarcega spots a run from Ignado Olivar.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ignado Olivar runs on to the ball.  Ignado Olivar takes a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Nwankwo Odozoronikeku is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

38' - Roman Alaniz dispossesses Theophilus Akintoye and gains possession for his team.  With a turn of pace, Roman Alaniz beats Elderson Ogoli.  

38' - Roman Alaniz sees Ignado Olivar making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

42' - Ikechukwu Ndukwu looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

44' - Carlos Rodriguez plays a long pass to Neron Zorrilla.  Neron Zorrilla sees a run from Roman Alaniz.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Roman Alaniz has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Ethiopia kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - Santiago Morales curls in a cross, finding Jair Marinez.  Jair Marinez heads the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Santiago Morales is first to the ball...Santiago Morales takes a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Santiago Morales gets to the ball first...Santiago Morales attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Odion Egbunike!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James Adeyanju will come off.  Julius Babatunde is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jair Marinez will come off.  Santiago Estremera joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ikechukwu Ndukwu is going to be taken off.  Lucas Izonritei is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Nathaniel Ezeonu sees a run from Theophilus Akintoye.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Theophilus Akintoye has strayed offside!  

56' - Roman Alaniz chips a long ball to Guido Escarcega.  Guido Escarcega spots a run from Santiago Estremera.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Santiago Estremera is caught offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Theophilus Akintoye will come off.  Mudashiru Ajagun is going to be brought on.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Guido Escarcega is going to be taken off.  Angel Sauseda is going to be brought on.  

70' - Julius Babatunde passes to Izunna Elue.  Izunna Elue hits the ball long to Imran Neman.  Imran Neman passes to Nwankwo Odozoronikeku.  Nwankwo Odozoronikeku crosses the ball, finding Lucas Izonritei.  Lucas Izonritei powers a header down towards the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - Santiago Somera brings the ball forward, outpacing Elderson Ogoli.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Santiago Morales is going to be taken off.  Juan Lujan joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Santiago Somera sees a run from Juan Lujan.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Juan Lujan is caught offside!  

81' - Izunna Elue finds Aftab Jama with a long pass.  Aftab Jama passes the ball to Elderson Ogoli.  Elderson Ogoli attempts to speed past Santiago Somera, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Santiago Somera has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Ethiopia.  

82' - Thompson Ikimi will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

83' - Lucas Izonritei curls in a cross, but Angel Sauseda intercepts the ball.  

86' - Angel Sauseda chips a long ball to Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz plays the ball to Santiago Estremera.  Santiago Estremera whips in a cross, but Nwankwo Odozoronikeku intercepts and takes possession.  

90' - Nwankwo Odozoronikeku hits the ball long to Julius Babatunde.  Julius Babatunde finds Nwankwo Odozoronikeku with a short pass.  Nwankwo Odozoronikeku sees Lucas Izonritei making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Lucas Izonritei takes the ball.  Lucas Izonritei tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but it hits the upright!  Santiago Somera is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.



The match has ended Costa Rica 0 - 0 Ethiopia.