Costa Rica beats Honduras in shoot out to win 2005 Copa Centroamericana
GUATEMALA CITY, Feb. 27, 2005 (AMP) — Guatemala 2005 : Costa Rica claimed a fifth Copa Centroamericana crown after defeating Honduras 7-6 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Sunday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Costa Rica at the Copa Centroamericana
- 4 titles (1991, 1997, 1999, 2003)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1991, 1997, 1999, 2003) Runners-up (1993, 2001) Fourth Place (1995)
Honduras at the Copa Centroamericana
- 2 titles (1993, 1995)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1993, 1995) Runners-up (1991) Third Place (1999) Fourth Place (1997, 2003)
Costa Rica
0:0
Honduras
7:6 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 27 February 2005
- Guatemala City
Copa Centroamericana History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Central American Championship.