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Metal-fueled Borges aims to emulate father

By Agence France-Presse in Santos, Brazil | China Daily | Updated: 2014-06-19 07:12

Celso Borges is dreaming of emulating his father's achievements as Costa Rica quietly sets its sights on a second qualification for the World Cup knockout rounds.

Back in 1990 in its first World Cup participation, the Ticos stunned everyone by qualifying from a group that included Brazil.

And playing a crucial role in that surprising success was Alexandre Borges, whose pass set up teammate Hernan Medford for the goal two minutes from time that gave it a 2-1 victory over Sweden and secured its place in the last 16.

Metal-fueled Borges aims to emulate father

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