World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Costa Rica beats Mexico 2-1
MEXICO CITY, Jun. 16, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (American Qualifiers) : Costa Rica defeated Mexico by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup (Final) on Saturday.
The result put the Costa Ricans second in the group with 7 points. Mexico is third with 4 points. In their next game, Costa Rica will meet Jamaica on June 20, while Mexico will face Honduras.
Fixtures and Results : Final
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 11 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
1:2
Costa Rica
1:2 (1:0)
- 16 June 2001
- 12:00
- Mexico City
Final
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 United States | 9 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
| Mexico | 4 |
 Jamaica | 4 |
 Honduras | 2 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
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