World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats Costa Rica 3-0
SAN JOSé, Sep. 5, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup (Fourth Round) on Saturday night.
The result put the Mexicans third in the group with 12 points. Costa Rica is fourth with 12 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet group leaders Honduras on September 9, while Costa Rica will face El Salvador.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica
0:3
Mexico
0:3 (0:1)
- 5 September 2009
- 20:00
- San José
Fourth Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Honduras | 13 |
 United States | 13 |
| Mexico | 12 |
| Costa Rica | 12 |
 El Salvador | 5 |
 Trinidad and Tobago | 5 |
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