CAIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil overcame Costa Rica 1-0 on Tuesday to reach the FIFA U-20 World Cup final.

    The first half ended with a goalless draw despite efforts from both sides.

    During the second half, both teams tried hard to score until Brazil forward Alan Kardec found the net at the 67th minute through a powerful shot.

    After the goal, Costa Rica tried to equalize but the Brazilians denied all their attempts.

    The match witnessed a large number of yellow cards. The two teams were yellow carded five times each.

    Brazil is to meet Ghana in Friday's final.

Daniel Varela (R) of Costa Rica challenges Diogo of Brazil (L) during their FIFA U-20 World Cup semi-finals soccer match in Cairo October 13, 2009