World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Costa Rica defeats Guatemala 3-2
Jun. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Costa Rica defeated Guatemala by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Wednesday.
The result put the Costa Ricans third in the group with 7 points. Guatemala is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Costa Rica will meet group leaders Mexico on August 17, while Guatemala will face Panama.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Guatemala at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Costa Rica
3:2
Guatemala
3:2 (1:0)
- 8 June 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Mexico | 13 |
 United States | 12 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
| Guatemala | 4 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |
 Panama | 2 |
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