Costa Rica win to keep Sunderland starlet Jewison Bennette's World Cup dreams alive
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Jewison Bennette came on as a second-half substitute for Costa Rica during their win over Japan at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Sunderland attacker started Costa Rica’s opening game of the tournament as his side suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat at the hands of Spain in Group E.
Bennette was dropped to the bench for today’s game against Japan but was brought on in the 65th minute for Anthony Contreras.
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Hide AdCosta Rica then went ahead in the 81st minute, scoring with their first shot on target since the tournament began and were able to hold on to the lead in a boost to their chances of making the knock-out phases.