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24/06/2055, Estadio Nacional, San Jose, Costa Rica, Live on National TV
CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarter Final
Costa Rica Vs Mexico

Costa Rica play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Rodriguez (GK) , N Zorrilla (CB) , G Escarcega (CB) , A Sauseda (CB) , S Somera (RB) , C Jose (LB) , J Marinez (CDM) , R Alaniz (CAM) , J Martinez (RM) , S Morales (LM) , I Olivar (ST) And the subs are: D Lucido (CB) , S Estremera (CB) , Z Lira (CM) , J Lujan (CM) , S Caba (ST)

Mexico play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: O Simeon (GK) , C Vasconcelos (CB) , X Hermosillo (CB) , N Olvera (RB) , O Duran (LB) , J Cueto (CDM) , E Andino (CAM) , V Estupinan (RM) , J Antolin (LM) , O Cuellar (ST) , R Hernan (ST) And the subs are: F Veliz (CB) , J Posada (CB) , N Vargas (CM) , F Rigor (CM) , P Clavel (ST)
Welcome to Estadio Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica where Costa Rica will face Mexico.  This is a Quarter-Final match in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.  The attendance is 35000.

1' - Costa Rica kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Neron Zorrilla slides the ball to Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz passes to Jose Martinez.  Jose Cueto dispossesses Jose Martinez and the ball goes loose.  Mexico attempt to counter.  Edmundo Andino speeds past Guido Escarcega.  

5' - Edmundo Andino looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

8' - Guido Escarcega plays a long pass to Santiago Somera.  Santiago Somera spots a run from Roman Alaniz.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

12' - Vicente Estupinan plays the ball to Jose Cueto.  Jose Cueto hits the ball long to Cuba Vasconcelos.  Cuba Vasconcelos spots a run from Rodrigo Hernan.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Rodrigo Hernan takes the ball.  Rodrigo Hernan tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Carlos Rodriguez!  

15' - Carlos Rodriguez chips a long ball to Guido Escarcega.  Guido Escarcega slides the ball to Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz attempts to beat Vicente Estupinan using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

18' - Roman Alaniz attempts to beat Edmundo Andino using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

19' - Roman Alaniz spots a run from Santiago Morales.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

29' - Santiago Morales attempts a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and Santiago Morales scores!  That's a nice goal from the Costa Rica player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

29' - Mexico kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Ora Duran passes to Xavion Hermosillo.  Xavion Hermosillo plays a short pass to Ora Duran.  Ora Duran plays the ball to Cuba Vasconcelos.  Cuba Vasconcelos passes to Rodrigo Hernan.  Rodrigo Hernan takes the ball past Jair Marinez with a turn of pace.  

34' - Rodrigo Hernan crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

41' - Neron Zorrilla slides the ball to Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz fires a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

42' - Onofre Simeon spots a run from Jose Cueto.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - Roman Alaniz finds Carlos Jose with a long pass.  Carlos Jose curls in a cross, and manages to find Santiago Morales.  Santiago Morales heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Jair Marinez pounces on the loose ball...Jair Marinez attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Jair Marinez for Costa Rica!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Mexico kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Cuba Vasconcelos passes the ball to Noe Olvera.  Noe Olvera plays a short pass to Edmundo Andino.  Edmundo Andino plays the ball to Cuba Vasconcelos.  Cuba Vasconcelos sees Vicente Estupinan making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Vicente Estupinan is able to control the ball.  Vicente Estupinan looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Carlos Rodriguez!  Angel Sauseda is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

53' - Ignado Olivar passes to Jair Marinez.  Jair Marinez uses his pace to beat Rodrigo Hernan.  

54' - Jair Marinez sees Roman Alaniz making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

56' - Vicente Estupinan plays a long ball to Ora Duran.  Ora Duran tries to use ball skills to beat Roman Alaniz.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

56' - Ora Duran spots a run from Rodrigo Hernan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Rodrigo Hernan is caught offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Angel Sauseda is going to be taken off.  Santiago Estremera is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Xavion Hermosillo is going to be taken off.  Joaquin Posada is going to be brought on.  

59' - Jose Cueto tackles Jair Marinez and the ball goes loose.  Cuba Vasconcelos sees Ora Cuellar making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

61' - Roman Alaniz hits the ball long to Neron Zorrilla.  Neron Zorrilla spots a run from Ignado Olivar.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Ignado Olivar is able to take the ball.  Ignado Olivar looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Onofre Simeon gets down to stop the shot!  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Guido Escarcega is going to be taken off.  Diego Lucido is brought on from the bench.  

65' - Edmundo Andino sees Jaguar Antolin making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Jaguar Antolin is able to take the ball.  Jaguar Antolin tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Santiago Estremera is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

67' - Jose Martinez attempts to use his skills to beat Cuba Vasconcelos.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Jose Martinez runs with the ball!  

69' - Jose Martinez spots a run from Roman Alaniz.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Roman Alaniz is caught offside!  

73' - Vicente Estupinan slides the ball to Onofre Simeon.  Onofre Simeon plays a short pass to Jose Cueto.  Jose Cueto sees a run from Rodrigo Hernan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Rodrigo Hernan is able to control the ball.  Rodrigo Hernan tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

74' - Carlos Rodriguez sees a run from Santiago Morales.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Santiago Morales has strayed offside!  

76' - Vicente Estupinan passes a long ball to Joaquin Posada.  Joaquin Posada sees a run from Ora Cuellar.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ora Duran is going to be taken off.  Francisco Veliz joins the game from the bench.  

78' - Jair Marinez spots a run from Ignado Olivar.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Ignado Olivar has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edmundo Andino is going to be taken off.  Neron Vargas is going to be brought on.  

82' - Vicente Estupinan plays a long ball to Jose Cueto.  Jose Cueto sees Neron Vargas making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Neron Vargas runs on to the ball.  Neron Vargas hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...and Neron Vargas scores!  That's a great goal from the Mexico player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

83' - Mexico kick the ball off for the restart.  

85' - Rodrigo Hernan finds Ora Cuellar with a short pass.  Ora Cuellar passes to Jose Cueto.  Jose Cueto attempts to outskill Neron Zorrilla, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

85' - Jose Cueto sees a run from Rodrigo Hernan.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

89' - Vicente Estupinan hits the ball long to Joaquin Posada.  Joaquin Posada sees Jose Cueto making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Jose Cueto has strayed offside!  

92' - Roman Alaniz passes a long ball to Neron Zorrilla.  Neron Zorrilla crosses the ball into the box, finding Roman Alaniz.  Roman Alaniz fires a shot...but Onofre Simeon gets down to stop the shot!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Costa Rica 2 - 1 Mexico.