Group B of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup comes to a close with the match between Canada and Costa Rica. Although some experts believed these teams could have already secured their ticket to the knockout stage, their performance in the group has been eclipsed by Jamaica, and now their chances of progression depend on winning this game.
Canada's first game against El Salvador left them in a good position to try and take the top of the group, but their loss against Jamaica has endangered their chances of making it to the knockout stage. Coach Benito Floro will need his players to be more accurate when facing their opponent's goal, given that they have not been able to score a single goal in the tournament.
When you think about Costa Rica, you have to go back to their wonderful 2014 World Cup display. Unfortunately for them, that moment has come and gone, and this version of the Costa Rican team has been far away from what was expected. Coach Paulo Wanchope's idea hasn't had the desired effect among his players, and their draw against El Salvador complicates their chances.
Historically, Los Ticos have dominated Canada. Out of the 22 matches celebrated between the two teams, Costa Rica has emerged victorious in eight of them, drawing nine and losing five. With both teams needing the win, we have to expect quite an open game, as none of the teams can afford losing more points.
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