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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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John Brewin

Costa Rica beat New Zealand in playoff to take final spot at 2022 World Cup

Joel Campbell celebrates his early – and decisive – goal in Doha.
Joel Campbell celebrates his early – and decisive – goal in Doha. Photograph: Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images

Costa Rica beat New Zealand 1-0 in the final intercontinental playoff to complete the 32 finalists who will play in this year’s World Cup finals in Qatar.

In Doha, Los Ticos took an early lead that they kept until the final whistle when Joel Campbell scored after three minutes. The former Arsenal player, now with Monterrey in Mexico, converted a cross after great work from the teenager Jewison Bennette down the left flank.

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