Aleksandar Kolarov

The only goal of the match was scored in the second half by Serbia Captain Aleksandar Kolarov. The Roma defender executed a perfect free kick from 25 meters, past a helpless Costa Rica and Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas.

Later on Sunday in Serbia's Group E, Brazil will face Switzerland. Serbia's next game is against Switzerland on June 22.

23 players will make it to the team that will travel to Russia on June 11, and this final list will be known on June 4.

Serbia will on that day play the first of the two friendly matches as part of the team's preparations for the tournament in Russia.

The friendlies against Chile (June 4) and Bolivia (June 9) will both be played in Graz, Austria.

Serbia is a step away from qualifying to the 2018 football World Cup in Russia after beating the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Tuesday evening.

The only goal was scored by Aleksandar Kolarov.

The Serbian squad, nicknamed "orlovi" ("eagles") now has 18 points from eight matches - four more than Wales in second place.

Serbia is a step away from qualifying to the 2018 football World Cup in Russia after beating the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in Dublin on Tuesday evening.

The only goal was scored by Aleksandar Kolarov.

HUGE VICTORY Albania forced to wait for Euro 2016 after Serbia strike late

The Serbian football team delivered a last-minute victory over Albania on Thursday, winning the Euro 2016 qualifier 2-0 after scoring two goals in extra time.

The game kicked off at 8.45pm local time and was hosted by Albania at the Elbasan Arena, around one hour's drive southeast of the capital city Tirana.