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Nahar Net
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Nahar Net
Mexico wins CONCACAF Gold Cup group after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica
by Naharnet Newsdesk 23 June 2025, 17:18 Mexico tied Costa Rica 0-0 on Sunday night to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Mexico's Santiago Giménez appeared to score on a bicycle kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time but the goal was disallowed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar following a video review. Giménez appeared to be offside when Luis Chávez lofted the ball into the penalty area after exchanging taps with Carlos Rodríguez on a free kick. Orlando Galo's headed clearance attempt went in front of the goal to Giménez, who overhead kick beat goalkeeper Keylor Navas, plus-three to plus-two. Mexico, unbeaten in 10 Gold Cup matches against Costa Rica, finished even with the Ticos at seven points but won the group on goal difference. "We're growing, although not at the speed I'd like," Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said. "It was a good game for us that didn't end with a victory. We're happy with the performance. I have nothing to reproach my players for." El Tri, which defeated the Dominican Republic and Suriname in their first two matches, will play Saudi Arabia on Saturday at Glendale, Arizona, while the Costa Ricans will face the United States the following day in Minneapolis. Costa Rica will be missing four regular starters. Forward Manfred Ugalde, who has three goals in the tournament, and midfielder Carlos Mora are suspended for yellow-card accumulation. Defender Ariel Lassiter has a fractured left hand and forward Warren Madrigal a broken left leg. "It was a difficult match, we said so beforehand. It was very close, and we knew it would be that way,," Costa Rica coach Miguel Herrera said. "We still have things to fix, but we have a very good team, for me the best in the region." Ugalde, assessed a yellow card against the Dominican Republic, received another yellow in the 83rd for charging into Rodríguez and elbowing him near the center circle. The two yellows result in a one-game suspension. Mexico had 70% possession and had a 13-5 advantage in shots, including 4-0 in shots on target. Costa Rica's Alonso Martínez put a 25-yard shot off the crossbar while falling in the 67th.


New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Mexico wins CONCACAF Gold Cup group after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica
LAS VEGAS: Mexico tied Costa Rica 0-0 on Sunday night to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Mexico's Santiago Giménez appeared to score on a bicycle kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time but the goal was disallowed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar following a video review. Giménez appeared to be offside when Luis Chávez lofted the ball into the penalty area after exchanging taps with Carlos Rodríguez on a free kick. Orlando Galo's headed clearance attempt went in front of the goal to Giménez, who overhead kick beat goalkeeper Keylor Navas, plus-three to plus-two. Mexico, unbeaten in 10 Gold Cup matches against Costa Rica, finished even with the Ticos at seven points but won the group on goal difference. "We're growing, although not at the speed I'd like," Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said. "It was a good game for us that didn't end with a victory. We're happy with the performance. I have nothing to reproach my players for."


Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mexico top Group A despite playing goalless draw against Costa Rica in Gold Cup
Mexico topped Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup despite playing a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Sunday, extending their unbeaten streak against the Ticos to 10 matches in the competition. Both teams ended the group stage with seven points, but Mexico edged the top spot on goal difference after earlier wins over the Dominican Republic and Suriname. A dramatic stoppage-time bicycle kick goal by Santiago Gimenez was ruled out following a VAR review, with the striker deemed offside in the buildup. Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar disallowed the goal after reviewing Luis Chavez's free kick, which was headed by Orlando Galo into Gimenez's path. — GoldCup (@GoldCup) Live Events With the group standings settled, Mexico will now face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals, while Costa Rica prepare to meet the United States - though they will be without four key players. Manfred Ugalde and Carlos Mora are suspended due to yellow card accumulation, while Ariel Lassiter (fractured hand) and Warren Madrigal (broken leg) are out injured. Ugalde, who has scored three goals in the tournament, received his second yellow card in the 83rd minute after charging into Carlos Rodríguez and making contact with his elbow, triggering an automatic one-match suspension.


Hamilton Spectator
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Mexico wins CONCACAF Gold Cup group after 0-0 draw against Costa Rica
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mexico tied Costa Rica 0-0 on Sunday night to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Mexico's Santiago Giménez appeared to score on a bicycle kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time but the goal was disallowed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar following a video review. Giménez appeared to be offside when Luis Chávez lofted the ball into the penalty area after exchanging taps with Carlos Rodríguez on a free kick. Orlando Galo's headed clearance attempt went in front of the goal to Giménez, who overhead kick beat goalkeeper Keylor Navas, plus-three to plus-two. Mexico, unbeaten in 10 Gold Cup matches against Costa Rica, finished even with the Ticos at seven points but won the group on goal difference. El Tri, which defeated the Dominican Republic and Suriname in their first two matches, will play Saudi Arabia next weekend while the Costa Ricans will face the United States. Costa Rica will be missing four regular starters. Forward Manfred Ugalde , who has three goals in the tournament, and midfielder Carlos Mora are suspended for yellow-card accumulation. Defender Ariel Lassiter has a fractured left hand and forward Warren Madrigal a broken left leg. Ugalde, assessed a yellow card against the Dominican Republic, received another yellow in the 83rd for charging into Rodríguez and elbowing him near the center circle. The two yellows result in a one-game suspension. Mexico had 70% possession and had a 13-5 advantage in shots, including 4-0 in shots on target. Costa Rica's Alonso Martínez put a 25-yard shot off the crossbar while falling in the 67th. ___ AP soccer:


Fox Sports
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Mexico wins Gold Cup group despite scoreless draw vs. Costa Rica
Mexico tied Costa Rica 0-0 on Sunday night to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Mexico's Santiago Gimenez appeared to score on a bicycle kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, but the goal was disallowed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar following a video review. Giménez appeared to be offside when Carlos Rodríguez lofted the ball into the penalty area following a free kick. Orlando Galo's headed clearance attempt went in front of the goal to Giménez. Mexico, unbeaten in 10 Gold Cup matches against Costa Rica, finished even with the Ticos at seven points but won the group on goal difference. El Tri, which defeated the Dominican Republic and Suriname in their first two matches, will play Saudi Arabia next weekend while the Costa Ricans will face the United States. Costa Rica will be missing four regular starters. Forward Manfred Ugalde, who has three goals in the tournament, and midfielder Carlos Mora are suspended for yellow-card accumulation. Defender Ariel Lassiter has a fractured left hand and forward Warren Madrigal a broken left leg. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Gold Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more