La Sele took the lead and control of the game with the United States within the first few minutes of play, leading 2-0 for most of the first half of play until US gave life to their game at minute 40 on a penalty kick.
The win gives Costa Rica an important moral hit and within 3 points to qualify for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
With tonights win, the Ticos have to only take Jamaica on Tuesday to qualify.


So will the US complain that it rained? I don’t think so. They will take the loss like men.
It didn’t rain during the game. This was a fair game and the better team won. Period.