Costa Rica and El Salvador converge in a goalless match and complicate their aspirations for the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup

Costa Rica and El Salvador put on a sad spectacle in their second match for the Gold Cup after a goalless draw in a match in which both were required to add three to reach the quarter-finals.

In the first part of the game, which took place at the Red Bull Arena, the match between the Ticos and the Salvadorans began very tensely, but both teams did not touch each other. Costa Rican goalkeeper Kevin Chamorro scored in several games, starting in the 13th minute, when he had to come off after a poor play by his team’s defense.

Josimar Alcocer and Alexander Roldan during the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match between El Salvador and Costa Rica at the Red Bull Arena. (Photo: Imago7/Rafael Vadillo)

Costa Rica also tried several times, but failed, which confirms the lack of ideas of the Costa Rican team, which is not going through the best moment. In the 30th minute, Joshua Pérez again tried to play for El Salvador, and Chamorro put on the cape of the hero of the team led by Colombian Luis Fernando Suarez.

Second half between El Salvador and Costa Rica

The second half was no different from two elevens, few opportunities from both sides, but with a dangerous exit. El Salvador was a little more pushy, but the Costa Ricans didn’t sleep, and Joel Campbell was the star of the dangerous pranks.

Thus, in the 74th minute, the Costa Rica national team was annulled due to a lead position and prevented Tikos from getting up. Those led by Luis Fernando Suarez showed little improvement in their game.

Joel Campbell tried again for Costa Rica, and this time the Concachampions champion with Leon, hesitated when it came to determination, the space closed and he again missed the first.

El Salvador must now determine its pass against Panama, who have already secured their place in the quarter-finals with a victory over Martinique and added six points in two presentations, while Costa Rica must go all out against Martinique itself. Both units serve only victory.

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Author: Arnaldo Fernandez
Source: La Opinion

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