Slow to close down the cross that led to Costa Rica's opener. Put in a solid shift until he was pulled after picking up a yellow card as red mist seemed likely to descend.
Winston Reid. Photo / Photosport
Bill Tuiloma - 5/10
Was exposed in lead up to the opener, but worked as a handy link to midfield and wingers for the rest of the match.
Libby Cacace - 9/10
Brilliant on the ball. A constant threat on the left flank, and among the best on the park and throughout the campaign.
Niko Kirwan - 8/10
A bright prospect down the right-hand side, keeping the heat on the Costa Rican defenders and bringing shooting options into play.
Bell had little to show on a tough night, but the weight of possession in his team's favour suggests he delivered.
Joe Bell. Photo / Photosport
Clayton Lewis - 7/10
Worked hard in midfield. Had a meaty 76th-minute shot from the edge of the box that might have tested a weaker keeper.
Matt Garbett - 6/10
Toiled hard on a tough night. Unlucky to be picked up by a VAR treatment so nit-picky it wouldn't be out of place in rugby union, resulting in a disallowed goal.
Alex Greive - 6/10
Struggled to find space and time on the flanks. Was able to get forward, linking with Wood.
Chris Wood - 8/10
A stellar first half, capped by a legitimate finish that was unluckily disallowed by VAR. Scuffed a key chance late in the second half.
Chris Wood. Photo / Photosport
Substitutes:
Kosta Barbarouses - 2/10
A seven-minute stint. Couldn't argue against the red card that came after another cursed VAR review.
Ben Waine - 6/10
Found space on the flank after coming on for Garbett.
Tim Payne - 6/10
Brought an energy boost after the 80th minute.
Marko Stamenic - 6/10
Came on late and delivered some nice passes; linked well with Payne.
Elijah Just - 6/10
On for Reid in the 73rd minute. Pushed attack forward as pressure mounted.
