Day 8 saw Costa Rica post an upset victory over Italy, France steamroll Switzerland, and Ecuador edge out Honduras. Here are the highlights... In this picture, Costa Rica's forward and captain Bryan Ruiz (left) and Italy's midfielder Andrea Pirlo vie for the ball during their Group D football match between at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife. Photo: AFP
Claudio Marchisio (top left) and Bryan Ruiz (bottom left) clash as Daniele De Rossi looks on. Photo: AFP
Bryan Ruiz celebrates after scoring his team's first goal. Photo: AFP
Costa Rican fans celebrate in San Jose after defeating Italy 1-0. Photo: AFP
A young fan holds up a placard which translates as "France's forward Karim Benzema please give me your shirt" during France's Group E match against Switzerland at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador. Photo: AFP
Steve von Bergen (left) receives medical assistance after being injured. Photo: AFP
Karim Benzema (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring. Photo: AFP
Karim Benzema (right) scores a goal, dissallowed due to his kick taking place after the full time whistle was blown. Photo: AFP
A French supporter (second right) is escorted off the field by security after invading the pitch at the end of the match. Photo: AFP
Ecuador's forward Jefferson Montero (right) is shown a yellow card by Australian referee Benjamin Jon Williams during their Group E match against Honduras at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba. Photo: AFP
Juan Carlos Paredes (left) vies with Jerry Bengtson for the ball. Photo: AFP
Enner Valencia (centre) heads and scores a second goal. Photo: AFP
Ecuador supporters cheer after their team won 2—1. Photo: AFP
