World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : El Salvador defeats Costa Rica 2-1
SAN SALVADOR, May. 4, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : El Salvador defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup (Final Group) on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Salvadorans third in the group with 4 points. Costa Rica is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, El Salvador will meet Jamaica on May 18, while Costa Rica will face Jamaica.
Fixtures and Results : Final Group
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Overview
El Salvador at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1970)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
El Salvador
2:1
Costa Rica
2:1 (1:0)
- 4 May 1997
- 15:00
- San Salvador
Final Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 8 |
 United States | 5 |
| El Salvador | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
 Jamaica | 2 |
 Canada | 2 |
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