Canada must wait for World Cup spot after loss to Costa Rica
Celso Borges scored in first-half stoppage time and Costa Rica kept Canada from wrapping up its first World Cup berth in 36 years.
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KO
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Kickoff
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15
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Mark-Anthony Kaye Yellow Card
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34
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Mark-Anthony Kaye Red Card
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35
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Johan Venegas Yellow Card
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45+1
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Celso Borges Goal - Header
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HT
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First Half ends, Costa Rica 1, Canada 0.
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45
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On: Bryan Ruiz|Off: Gerson Torres
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45
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On: Yeltsin Tejeda|Off: Orlando Galo
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54
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Rónald Matarrita Yellow Card
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61
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On: Daniel Chacón|Off: Anthony Contreras
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61
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On: Adrián MartÃnez|Off: Celso Borges
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69
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On: Juan Vargas|Off: Rónald Matarrita
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69
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On: Junior Hoilett|Off: Alistair Johnston
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80
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On: Ike Ugbo|Off: Cyle Larin
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80
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On: Ismael Koné|Off: Jonathan Osorio
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FT
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End Regular Time
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Costa Rica
CRC
Canada
CAN
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4-3-3
- Navas
- MatarritaOn: Juan Vargas | Off: Rónald Matarrita
- Calvo
- Waston
- Fuller
- GaloOn: Yeltsin Tejeda | Off: Orlando Galo
- BorgesOn: Adrián MartÃnez | Off: Celso Borges
- TorresOn: Bryan Ruiz | Off: Gerson Torres
- Venegas
- ContrerasOn: Daniel Chacón | Off: Anthony Contreras
- Campbell
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Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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22
Rónald Matarrita
54'
Goals
0
69'
3
Juan Vargas
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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5
Celso Borges
45'+1'
Goals
1
61'
16
Adrián MartÃnez
Goals
0
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14
Orlando Galo
Goals
0
45'
17
Yeltsin Tejeda
Goals
0
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Goals
0
45'
10
Bryan Ruiz
Goals
0
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Goals
0
61'
6
Daniel Chacón
Goals
0
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11
Johan Venegas
35'
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Saves
0
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Saves
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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21
Jose Ortiz
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Game Information
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VENUE: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
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,
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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REFEREE: Said Martinez
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Costa Rica 1, Canada 0. | |
| 90'+4' | Second Half ends, Costa Rica 1, Canada 0. | |
| 90'+4' | Attempt blocked. Stephen Eustáquio (Canada) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. |
Match Stats
Possession
32%
68%
Shots (on Goal)
11 (4)
18 (3)
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| 15 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
Data is currently unavailable.
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONCACAF Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 14 | +16 | 28 |
| 2 | Mexico | 14 | +9 | 28 |
| 3 | United States | 14 | +11 | 25 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 14 | +5 | 25 |
| 5 | Panama | 14 | -2 | 21 |
| 6 | Jamaica | 14 | -10 | 11 |
| 7 | El Salvador | 14 | -10 | 10 |
| 8 | Honduras | 14 | -19 | 4 |
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