Costa Rica is considered one of the best teams in the region and have qualified for four FIFA World Cup tournaments since its first appearance in 1990. By…
Costa Rica is considered one of the best teams in the region and have qualified for four FIFA World Cup tournaments since its first appearance in 1990. By comparison Canada has not qualified for the World Cup since its only appearance in 1986.
Junior Hoilett and Stephen Eustaquio scored for Canada, who will play Mexico in the semifinal at NRG Stadium in Houston on Thursday. The final score actually flattered Costa Rica, who would have lost by more had it not been for the play of goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado. Born in Ontario, Eustaquio, 24, grew up in Portugal and plays his club soccer for Pacos Ferreira in the Portuguese premier division. He committed to playing for Canada a little over a year ago and made an immediate impact with the team at the Gold Cup.
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