Costa Rican hero Bryan Ruiz after the victorious match against Italy still couldn't believe the result achieved.
In Group D, the lineup is already clear, with Costa Rica considered as the absolute outsider playing in the quarterfinals. The Central American team defeated Uruguay in the first match with a score of 3-1, and in the match yesterday they narrowly defeated Italy and after a 24-year break reached the quarterfinals.
"I can't explain how I feel right now," said B. Ruiz, who scored the winning goal. "We experienced so much in these matches. Scoring a goal in the World Cup is incredible, and I dedicate it to my family."
"We dreamed of this moment, but we knew that people didn't believe in us. The quarterfinals have the strongest teams, so this is a huge achievement for us.
We thank everyone who believed and believes in us. Our country is so small, and this achievement is huge," added the Costa Rican captain.
In Group D, England no longer has a chance to advance to the next stage, and Italy and Uruguay will compete for the last ticket to the quarterfinals.
