World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Costa Rica 2-0
MEXICO CITY, Mar. 28, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Fourth Round) on Saturday afternoon.
The result left both teams tied in the second place of the group with 3 points. In their next game, Costa Rica will meet El Salvador on April 1, while Mexico will face Honduras.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
2:0
Costa Rica
2:0 (1:0)
- 28 March 2009
- 17:00
- Mexico City
Fourth Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 United States | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 |
| Mexico | 3 |
 El Salvador | 1 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 1 |
 Honduras | 0 |
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