Mexico vs Costa Rica results: El Tri holds a goalless draw at home in CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers

So much for the dear home. Mexico’s attack dropped in the return match to Estadio Azteca when Costa Rica held El Tri with a score of 0-0. Mexico missed the opportunity to overtake the US and take second place in the CONCACAF table.

The draw left Mexico in third place (18 points), the team is still a place for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But fourth place Panama need just one point and will be their next trip to Estadio Azteca on Wednesday.

It’s a golden spot for Costa Rica, who have revived qualifying hopes with last Thursday’s win over Panama and a draw against El Tri. With a better finishing ability, Costa Rica can also leave with 3 full points. The visitors created the best chances of the game, two breaking chances and another with a header from a tight corner knocking Celso Borges away and deservedly a better result.

THAN: Update standings and CONCACAF qualifying fixtures

Final score Mexico vs. Costa Rica

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Final: Mexico 0, Costa Rica 0

90th minute: Alexis Vega just did a reverse bike kick. Mexico will have four more minutes. Despair has come to El Tri.

85th minute: SUB – Costa Rica brought in Daniel Chacon in place of Yeltsin Tejeda in midfield. Fresh feet to harass the shadow bearers of Mexico. Space is tight at the moment as Costa Rica tries to keep this draw. It will be a golden point.

83rd minute: Mexico strikes furniture again. This time it was a shot from Luis Romo. It just doesn’t fall for Mexico. It could very well be the night of Costa Rica.

81st minute: YELLOW – Hector Moreno receives a warning card that will rule him out of the next game against Panama. Another setup is desired for Costa Rica.

74th minute: SUBS – Alexis Vega will be participating. Tecatito goes first. Vega was the catalyst for the team in Jamaica. Costa Rica also has two substitutes: Bryan Ruiz and Juan Pablo Vargas for Celso Borges and Alonso Martinez. Costa Rica goes to five in the back (5-4-1 formation).

73rd minute: Mexico played more aggressive attack but still did not match in attack. Orbelin Pineda shoots high near the top of the box, and those shots don’t work in all games.

63 minutes: SUBS – Mexican forward Henry Martin and left-back Gerardo Arteaga come on for Funes Mori and Gallardo. Costa Rica brought in Jefry Valverde for Gerson Torres.

61st minute: Mexican furniture attack! A cross from the right by Chaka Rodriguez went past Keylor Navas’ head and hit the crossbar. Changes are imminent for Mexico and Costa Rica.

55th minute: What an opportunity for Costa Rica! Alonso Martinez went one-on-one against Memo Ochoa and skimmed it. Mexico is living on this edge in Azteca. Costa Rica looks closer to the goal than the home team.

50th minute: YELLOW – Luis “Chaka” Rodriguez is shown a yellow card and he will miss the next game against Mexico. But Costa Rica could not capitalize on the success.

46th minute: Two substitutions made for Mexico as the second half began: Orbelin Pineda and Luis Romo came on for Charly Rodriguez and Edson Alvarez in midfield. They need energy and midfield exhaustion from both of those players to bother Costa Rica.

Half 1: Mexico 0, Costa Rica 0

46th minute or more.: Hector Herrera had a dangerous shot on goal from set-piece but Keylor Navas saved it and Costa Rica went into the game without scoring.

40th minute: Costa Rica’s Chances! Celso Borges headed home alone, and it was an easy chance to stop Memo Ochoa. Costa Rica continues to be dangerous on their own goal. Borges opened the door wide. Ticos have the best chance of the game by far.

39th minute: YELLOW – Another warning for Costa Rica. Keysher Fuller goes into the book, which is good news for the Mexican wingers who will be targeting him.

37th minute .: Mexico goalkeeper Memo Ochoa had to come out to stop a Costa Rica attack followed by another Chucky Lozano shot. Mexico needs Chucky as a substitute instead of settling for a low shot rate.

34th minute: Chucky Lozano’s shot goes over the bar. Mexico is catching up to the pace here.

32nd minute: Score the goal for Mexico, but not allowed! Tecatito played great on the left and Rogelio Funes Mori helped the home team to score. But it turned out that Funes Mori was offside on Tecatito’s touch.

26th minute: Another weak header from Chucky Lozano and a hopeful shot from Hector Herrera (perhaps a cross). El Tri did not hit the ball, the pass was not sharp. Looks like Mexico won’t be happening tonight.

23rd minute: Mexico can’t really generate much so far. Costa Rica is well organized, as is always the case with Ticos. El Tri needs Tecatito and Chucky on the wing. They can’t find them so far.

13th minute: YELLOW – Costa Rica’s Alonso Martinez is shown a yellow card for a stampede on himself. First caution of the game.

12th minute: The first goal of the game at the Estadio Azteca and the fans chanting “Mexico” in place of the gay song is why Mexico only had a small crowd of 2,000 employees and corporate partners in qualifying. this yard. They are all registered to the game and if there is a homophobic chant, they will track down the offending fans and ban them for 5 years.

10th minute: Costa Rica’s Chances! Joel Campbell to Alonso Martinez and Memo Ochoa have to come up with saving options. Costa Rica’s transition is perilous there.

3rd minute: Tecatito Corona has a shot on goal, but Chucky Lozano can’t get a header on target.

First minute: We went with a small crowd at Estadio Azteca and Mexico was ready.

5:58 pm: As we prepare for the game, here are the highlights of the five changes to the Mexico roster:

5:15 pm: A stadium has floors for an important match:

Mexico vs Costa Rica lineup

The return of ‘Chucky’ Lozano in attack, along with the recovery of the midfield Edson Alvarez and back center Cesar Montes (COVID-19) will be the driving force behind Mexico to deliver a convincing performance. Raul Jimenez always a gambling decision and not cutting.

Right behind Jorge Sanchez will not be available due to a left MCL injury sustained in the match against Jamaica, the extent of which is undisclosed. Chaka Rodriguez was substituted for the main kick. Is not Jonathan Orozco , Osvaldo Rodriguez , Andres Guardado or Uriel Antuna in the match date list.

Mexico starting lineup (4-3-3, left to right): 13-Guillermo Ochoa (GK) – 23-Jesus Gallardo, 15-Hector Moreno, 3-Cesar Montes, 21-Luis Rodriguez – 8-Carlos ‘Charly’ Rodriguez, 4-Edson Alvarez, 16-Hector Herrera – 17-Jesus’ Tecatito ‘Corona, 11-Rogelio Funes Mori, 22-Hirving’ Chucky ‘Lozano

Mexican Sub (12): 1-Alfredo Talavera (GK), 12-Rodolfo Cota (GK), 6-Julian Araujo, 5-Johan Vasquez, 2-Nestor Araujo, 19-Gerardo Arteaga, 14-Erick Gutierrez, 7-Luis Romo, 9-Diego Lainez , 20-Henry Martin, 10-Alexis Vega, 18-Orbelin Pineda

Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez confirmed there will be changes due to the physical effects of Thursday’s tough home win over Panama. A switch to a five-man formation was always possible given his team’s expected defense, and the strength of Mexico on the flanks.

Run wings Randall Leal (gastroenteritis) has healed and the midfielder Orlando Galo will also miss the match due to a knock-out against Panama. Jeff Valverde (San Carlos) and Anthony Contreras (Guanacasteca) was called in to fill the void. Official agency Oscar Duarte (right thigh), Cristian Gamboa (hip) and Ricardo Blanco (right hamstring) is not with the team due to injury and the goalkeeper of the third string Esteban Alvarado was a last-minute scratch after he was not allowed to leave Costa Rica by the authorities because of legal issues.

Costa Rica’s starting lineup (4-5-1, right to left): 1-Keylor Navas (GK) – 4-Keysher Fuller, 19-Kendall Waston, 15-Francisco Calvo, 8-Bryan Oviedo – 13-Gerson Torres, 5-Celso Borges, 17-Yeltsin Tejeda, 2-Youstin Salas, 16- Alonso Martinez – 12-Joel Campbell

Sub Costa Rica (12): 23-Leonel Moreira (GK), 3-Juan Pablo Vargas, 6-Daniel Chacon, 22-Ronald Matarrita, 7-Douglas Lopez, 14-Jefry Valverde, 10-Bryan Ruiz, 20-Aaron Suarez, 11-Johan Venegas, 9 -Jewison Bennette, 18-Anthony Contreras, 21-Jose Guillermo Ortiz

How to watch Mexico vs Costa Rica

• Day: Sun, January 30, 2022
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channels: Univision, TUDN
• Streaming online: fuboTV Paramount +

The Mexico vs Costa Rica World Cup qualifier from Estadio Azteca will be broadcast on Univision and TUDN in the United States. Both channels can be streamed on fuboTV, available via free trial .

The match will also be streamed in English on CBS’s streaming platform, Paramount+.

THAN: How Mexico won on the way to Jamaica

There will be 2,000 fans attending Estadio Azteca including Mexican federation employees and company partners, as the federation set up a pilot program to help it remove a homophobic song that it originally released. head forced it to play qualifiers on January 30 and February 2. Doors closed.

Mexico vs Costa Rica betting odds, picks and predictions

Odds by DraftKings

This game’s dialogue tells the story: The prospect clearly calls for a home win for Mexico, and potentially a close game. The only thrill – and the best odds – lies in how many goals El Tri will score and what the winning score will be.

In the final round of this CONCACAF World Cup qualifier, Mexico is averaging 2.38 xG at the Estadio Azteca and Costa Rica is shelling out 1.53 xgA per FootyStats. So, expecting two goals for Mexico is not very likely, except for the fact that the Ticos had the great Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas in goal and they only really conceded one. three goals in four games so far.

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So which one will overtake the other? Mexico attacking or Costa Rica defending? El Tri had a role to play in proving the critics wrong after two losses to the US and Canada, and the fear of Jamaica. Tata Martino’s men should have the edge in their game, and the sparse crowds could help remove some of the pressure that is common in Azteca. The return of a Chucky Lozano in form will make it difficult for Mexico to contain.

Pick: Mexico -1.25 Asian Handicap (-125)

Guess: Mexico 3, Costa Rica 0

• Cash flow: Mexico -330 / Draw +400 / Costa Rica +850
• Spread: Mexico -1.5 (+100) / Costa Rica +1.5 (-135)
• Total goals is O/U 2.5: Above +105 / Below -135
• Both teams scored: Yes +165 / No -220