Coutinho, Neymar hand Brazil first victory
Saint Petersburg, June 22: Philippe Coutinho and Neymar Junior scored late in the second half as Brazil ensured their passage to the second round with a hard earned 2-0 win over Costa Rica in a Group E clash of the FIFA World Cup here on Friday.
Both Brazilians struck in the second half added time at the Saint Petersburg Stadium to hand the five-time World Cup winners their first victory in the tournament.
Brazil, who were held 1-1 by Switzerland on Sunday, now have four points from two matches.
After Friday's loss, Costa Rica's chances of advancing are over as they had suffered a 0-1 defeat in their campaign opener against Serbia.
Brazil will have to beat Serbia in their third and last match while Costa Rica will take on Switzerland on June 27.
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Bengaluru autorickshaw driver killed as metro rail viaduct falls on him
Bengaluru (PTI): An autorickshaw driver was killed and his passenger sustained serious injuries when a metro rail viaduct being transported on truck fell on the auto here in the wee hours of Wednesday, police said.
The deceased auto driver Kasim, a resident of Hegde Nagar, was receiving money from the passenger when the viaduct fell on them at Kogilu Cross, police added.
The truck driver fled the spot after the accident.
According to an eyewitness, the 18-wheel truck carrying the concrete viaduct was taking a turn when the viaduct slipped from it and fell on the autorickshaw, killing the driver instantly.
Seriously injured passenger of the autorickshaw is being treated in a hospital, the BMRCL source said.
