USA beats Costa Rica to advance to Gold Cup semifinals
OAKLAND, Feb. 7, 1998 (AMP) — USA 1998 : The United States defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Gold Cup group stage game on Saturday. The United States advance to the Semifinals. Costa Rica is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
United States at the Gold Cup
- 1 title (1991)
- 4 appearances (first in 1991)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1991) Runners-up (1993) Third Place (1996)
Costa Rica at the Gold Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1991)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1991)
United States
2:1
Costa Rica
2:1 (1:0)
- 7 February 1998
- Oakland
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 6 |
| Costa Rica | 3 |
 Cuba | 0 |
Matches
Gold Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.