Mexico beats Costa Rica in shoot out to reach Gold Cup final
CHICAGO, Jul. 23, 2009 (AMP) — USA 2009 : Mexico reached the CONCACAF Gold Cup final for the sixth time in their history after defeating Costa Rica 5-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Thursday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Costa Rica at the Gold Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1991)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2002) Fourth Place (1991, 2003)
Mexico at the Gold Cup
- 4 titles (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003)
- 10 appearances (first in 1991)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1993, 1996, 1998, 2003) Runners-up (2007) Third Place (1991)
Costa Rica
1:1
Mexico
3:5 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 23 July 2009
- 21:00
- Chicago
Gold Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.