Mexico beats Costa Rica in extra time to advance to Gold Cup semifinals
TEXAS, Jun. 17, 2007 (AMP) — USA 2007 : Mexico reached the semifinals of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup courtesy of a 1-0 extra time victory over Costa Rica (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Sunday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Mexico at the Gold Cup
- 4 titles (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003)
- 9 appearances (first in 1991)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003) Third Place (1991)
Costa Rica at the Gold Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1991)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2002) Fourth Place (1991, 2003)
Mexico
1:0
Costa Rica
1:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 17 June 2007
- 14:00
- Texas
Gold Cup History
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