World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : USA defeats Costa Rica 2-1
PALO ALTO, Dec. 14, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (American Qualifiers) : The United States defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Americans top of Group 1 with 12 points. Costa Rica is second with 9 points. In their last game, the United States will meet third-placed Guatemala on December 21, while Costa Rica will face Trinidad and Tobago.
Fixtures and Results : Semi-Final Group 1
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Overview
United States at the World Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
United States
2:1
Costa Rica
2:1 (1:0)
- 14 December 1996
- 17:00
- Palo Alto
Semi-Final Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United States | 12 |
| Costa Rica | 9 |
 Guatemala | 7 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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