World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Mexico defeats Costa Rica 1-0
MEXICO CITY, Sep. 11, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (American Qualifiers) : Mexico defeated Costa Rica by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Mexicans top of Group B with 12 points. Costa Rica is third with 4 points. In their next game, Mexico will meet Guyana on October 12, while Costa Rica will face El Salvador.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Mexico at the World Cup
- 14 appearances (first in 1930)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Costa Rica at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Mexico
1:0
Costa Rica
1:0 (0:0)
- 11 September 2012
- 20:00
- Mexico City
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 12 |
 El Salvador | 5 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
 Guyana | 1 |
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