World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Mexico beats Costa Rica 2-0
SAN JOSé, Sep. 7, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group B with 9 points. Costa Rica is second with 4 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet second-placed Costa Rica on September 11, while Costa Rica will face Mexico.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica
0:2
Mexico
0:2 (0:1)
- 7 September 2012
- 20:05
- San José
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 9 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
 El Salvador | 2 |
 Guyana | 1 |
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