World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Costa Rica 2-0
Aug. 17, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup (Third Round) on Wednesday.
The result put the Mexicans top of the group with 16 points. Costa Rica is fourth with 7 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet second-placed the United States on September 3, while Costa Rica will face Panama.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
2:0
Costa Rica
2:0 (0:0)
- 17 August 2005
Third Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 16 |
 United States | 15 |
 Guatemala | 7 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |
 Panama | 2 |
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