Watch: Costa Rica fans take to the streets to celebrate knockout berth

Yes, in case there was any doubt, the people of Costa Rica are ecstatic about the nation's second World Cup knockout stage berth in its history. Friday's 1-0
Watch: Costa Rica fans take to the streets to celebrate knockout berth
Watch: Costa Rica fans take to the streets to celebrate knockout berth /

Yes, in case there was any doubt, the people of Costa Rica are ecstatic about the nation's second World Cup knockout stage berth in its history. Friday's 1-0 win over Italy, which came on the heels of a 3-1 win over Uruguay to open Group D play, punched Los Ticos' ticket to the final 16. Check out the scene following the triumph on the streets at Fuente de la Hispanidad in San Pedro:

Meanwhile, the Tico Times has a photo gallery of the scene in San Jose. And here's how Costa Rican publication Al Dia pronounced the news:

Al Dia Screenshot
Screenshot: Al Dia

Suffice it to say, it's an unforgettable day to be a Ticos supporter.


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