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Uruguay v Costa Rica World Cup Play-off Match Preview
Uruguay match analysis
The Uruguayans defied all the odds by beating Costa Rica 1-0 through Diego Lugano's first half goal.
Uruguay were usually poor away from home throughout the qualifiers but their passion and determination last Saturday paid-off with a victory against an excellent Costa Rica team.
Uruguay missed out on the opportunity of qualifying automatically for the World Cup against Argentina in the last match-day of the South American zone, but their captain Diego Lugano carried the team on his shoulders as he scored the only goal of the match in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica v Uruguay World Cup Play-off Match Preview
How Costa Rica qualified into the play-offs
It was only on the last day of the campaign that CONCACAF’s table was truly decided. The battle in the middle was hotter than ever but Costa Rica unfortunately stumbled to its pressure.
A victory would have assured them a place in the top three and ultimately given them automatic tickets for the finals in South Africa.
Unfortunately for Costa Rica, they let a 2-0 lead slip away to draw 2-2 against the United States and the points were shared.
El Salvador v Honduras CONCACAF World Cup qualifier Match Preview
Los Catrachos will play El Salvador away in San Salvador and only a victory will give them the chance to claim the third spot in the unique group.
Table description, Honduras’ position
At the top of the table, the United States...
El Salvador v Honduras CONCACAF World Cup qualifier Match Preview
Los Catrachos will play El Salvador away in San Salvador and only a victory will give them the chance to claim the third spot in the unique group.
Table description, Honduras’ position
At the top of the table, the United States and Mexico have booked their tickets for the finals of the World Cup next summer.
At the foot of the standings, it is definitely all over for both Trinidad & Tobago and El Salvador. Meanwhile, the battle in the middle of the table between...
Costa Rica v Trinidad and Tobago – South Africa 2010 World Cup Qualifier
Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago’s table standings
It may not be the big game of the day in the CONCACAF Group – that would have to be the intriguing clash between Honduras and the USA – but for Costa Rica this will be the defining moment of their qualifying campaign.
After leading the group in this final round of qualifying matches Los Ticos have hit the wall losing their last three matches with no goals scored and eight conceded resulting in coach...
Costa Rica v Mexico CONCACAF World Cup qualifier Match Preview
In the CONCACAF region, the table’s leaders Costa Rica host the 2009 Gold Cup champions Mexico in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Mexico are favorites again
El Tri are currently out of the qualification zone as they seat fourth in the six-team group table. They’ve picked up only 9 points from a possible 18. These facts indeed reveal their reality in which Mexico are living. However, the team’s recent success in the Gold Cup looks to have redefined their strength in depth.
Coach Javier Aguirre’s mixture of veterans with young chaps has truthfully paid off the country’s pride. Giovanni Dos Santos, Carlos Vela, and Miguel Sabah are key players in the Mexican squad. The trio particularly contributed to Mexico’s success in the Gold Cup competition that was held earlier in July.
Mexico v Costa Rica Gold Cup semifinal Match Preview
But could it also be their last game of the tournament? It will be down to Costa Rica to make that happen against the wish of El Tri.
Coach Javier Aguirre’s three-match ban suspension effect
It seems like Aguirre’s suspension has positively pushed Mexico’s strength in mentality. Since his dismissal in the group stages against Panama, Mexico have bagged two victories along with two clean sheets as they booked their place in the semifinals of the Gold Cup tournament.
After toping Group C thanks to a 2-0 victory against Guadeloupe, the Mexicans set up a quarterfinal date with Haiti whom they heavily defeated 4-0 last Sunday. These two results surely gave Mexico the respect that they own in terms of pedigree.