World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Honduras defeats Costa Rica 5-2
Aug. 18, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Honduras defeated Costa Rica by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 2-2), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Hondurans top of Group 2 with 3 points. In their next game, Honduras will meet third-placed Canada on September 4, while Costa Rica will face Guatemala.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 2
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Honduras at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Costa Rica
2:5
Honduras
2:5 (2:2)
- 18 August 2004
Second Round Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 3 |
 Guatemala | 3 |
 Canada | 0 |
| Costa Rica | 0 |
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