Costa Rica celebrates
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U.S. qualifies for WC despite loss to Costa Rica

Costa Rica maintained its unbeaten record at home against the U.S. in World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win at the Estadio Nacional in San Juan.
May 17, 2023, 04:58 am - ESPN

Match Timeline

Costa Rica
United States
  • KO
  • HT
  • 45
  • 51
  • 59
  • 61
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 68
  • 79
  • 81
  • 84
  • FT
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Costa Rica 2, USA 0.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Costa Rica 2, USA 0.
90'+2'
Luca de la Torre (USA) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Match Stats
CRCUSA
Possession
34.6%
65.434.6
65.4%
Shots on Goal
5
6
Shot Attempts
12
15
Yellow Cards
2
0
Corner Kicks
3
12
Saves
6
3

Match Formations

  • 1
    Navas
  • 22
    Lawrence
  • 3
    Vargas
  • 19
    Waston
  • 6
    Chacón
  • 2
    Martinez
  • 9
    Bennette
  • 20
    Aguilera
  • 14
    Galo
  • 15
    Mora
  • 7
    Contreras

Game Information

Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
2:05 AM, 31 March 2022
San José, Costa Rica
Attendance: 35,000
  • Referees:
  • Drew Fischer