Mexico wins CONCACAF Gold Cup group after 0-0 draw in opposition to Costa Rica

Mexico’s Santiago Giménez appeared to attain on a bicycle kick within the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time however the purpose was disallowed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar following a video evaluation.

Giménez seemed to be offside when Luis Chávez lofted the ball into the penalty space after exchanging faucets with Carlos Rodríguez on a free kick. Orlando Galo’s headed clearance try went in entrance of the purpose to Giménez, who overhead kick beat goalkeeper Keylor Navas, plus-three to plus-two.

Mexico, unbeaten in 10 Gold Cup matches in opposition to Costa Rica, completed even with the Ticos at seven factors however received the group on purpose distinction.

El Tri, which defeated the Dominican Republic and Suriname of their first two matches, will play Saudi Arabia subsequent weekend whereas the Costa Ricans will face the United States.

Costa Rica can be lacking 4 common starters. Forward Manfred Ugalde, who has three targets within the match, and midfielder Carlos Mora are suspended for yellow-card accumulation. Defender Ariel Lassiter has a fractured left hand and ahead Warren Madrigal a damaged left leg.

Ugalde, assessed a yellow card in opposition to the Dominican Republic, acquired one other yellow within the 83rd for charging into Rodríguez and elbowing him close to the middle circle. The two yellows end in a one-game suspension.

Mexico had 70% possession and had a 13-5 benefit in pictures, together with 4-0 in pictures on track.

Costa Rica’s Alonso Martínez put a 25-yard shot off the crossbar whereas falling within the 67th.

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